Chicken Biryani - Pressure Cooker Style
Chicken Biryani Ingredients
To Marinate Chicken
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.
Marinate the Chicken
Rub the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Let it sit aside for about to .
Prepare Basmati Rice
Soak the basmati rice in water for , then strain the water and let it sit aside for another .
Heat Ghee and Oil
In a pressure cooker, heat 3 large tablespoons of ghee and 2 tablespoons of oil.
Add Whole Spices
Add the whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf) to the hot ghee and oil.
Sauté Onions
Add 5 thinly sliced medium-sized onions and them until they become brown.
Add Tomatoes
Add 4 finely chopped medium to large tomatoes and mix well with the onions.
Add Biryani Masala Paste
Add 4 tablespoons of biryani masala paste and mix it well into the tomato and onion mixture.
Add Marinated Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the cooker and mix thoroughly with the masala, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Add Fresh Herbs
Add 1 bunch of coriander leaves and 1 bunch of mint leaves, then mix them into the chicken and masala.
Season with Salt
Season the mixture with salt to taste and mix well to combine the flavors.
Add Diluted Coconut Milk
Add 1 liter of diluted coconut milk (measured as two 500ml cups) to the chicken mixture and mix well.
Pressure Cook Chicken
Close the pressure cooker lid and pressure cook the chicken for 5 whistles without the rice.
Release Pressure
Wait until the pressure is completely gone from the cooker before opening the lid.
Add Soaked Basmati Rice
Add the soaked basmati rice to the chicken gravy and mix it gently to avoid breaking the rice grains.
Pressure Cook Rice
Close the lid again and keep the flame on medium-low. Wait until comes from the nozzle, then add the weight and let it cook for about .
Serve Chicken Biryani
Once cooked, the delicious Chicken Biryani is ready to be served. Enjoy!
Before You Cook
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No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
Plan Ahead
Complete this step earlier to save time later.
- View Step 2Prepare Basmati Rice30 minutes
Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then strain the water and let it sit aside for another 30 minutes.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of chicken
Adjust the amount of chicken to 1 kg for 1 kg of rice if preferred.
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