Chicken Biryani - South Indian Style
Summary
- A flavorful and aromatic chicken biryani recipe featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spicy masala, layered with fragrant basmati rice, and slow-cooked to perfection. This dish is a staple in South Indian cuisine, perfect for a hearty meal.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Chicken (large pieces with bones) 1 kg
- Oil 5-6 tbsp
- Onion (sliced) 5 medium
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp
- Biryani masala (ready made) 5 tbsp
- Tomato (sliced) 4 medium
- Curd/Yoghurt 1 cup
- Chopped coriander 1 cup
- Chopped mint 1 cup
- Green chilli (half slit) 6 nos.
All Ingredients - For Rice
- Water 2.5 liters
- Cloves 4
- Cinnamon 2
- Cardamom 4
- Shahjeera (caraway seeds) 1/2 tsp
- Salt 2.5 tbsp
- Basmati rice (soaked for 30 mins) 700 gms
- Mint leaves 2 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 12 · Soak30 min
Cook Basmati Rice Add 700 grams of basmati rice (which has been soaked for 30 minutes) to the boiling spiced water. Cook until the rice is a…
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Fry Onions
Heat 5-6 tablespoons of oil in a large pot. Add 5 medium sliced onions and fry for on medium heat until they turn light brown.
Step 2: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste to the fried onions and continue to fry for on low heat.
Step 3: Add Chicken
Add 1 kg of large chicken pieces with bones to the pot. Fry for on high heat until the chicken pieces change color.
Step 4: Add Biryani Masala
Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of ready-made biryani masala over the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken. (Note: No additional salt is required as the biryani masala already contains salt).
Step 5: Fry with Water
Add a splash of water to the chicken and masala mixture. Fry for on medium heat.
Step 6: Add Tomatoes
Add 4 medium sliced tomatoes to the pot. Fry for on low heat until the tomatoes soften and blend into the mixture.
Step 7: Incorporate Curd/Yogurt
Pour in 1 cup of curd/yogurt and mix thoroughly until it's well combined with the chicken and spices.
Step 8: Add Herbs
Add 1 cup of chopped coriander and 1 cup of chopped mint to the chicken mixture. Cook for on low heat.
Step 9: Add Green Chillies
Add 6 half-slit green chillies to the chicken mixture.
Step 10: Cook Chicken Gravy
Cover the pot and cook the chicken gravy for on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure any excess water dries up, leaving a thick gravy.
Step 11: Prepare Rice Water
In a separate large pot, boil 2.5 liters of water. Add 4 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon of shahjeera (caraway seeds), and 2.5 tablespoons of salt. Stir to combine the spices.
Step 12: Cook Basmati Rice
Add 700 grams of basmati rice (which has been soaked for ) to the boiling spiced water. Cook until the rice is almost done, about 90% cooked.
Step 13: Layer Rice and Chicken
In a clean flat pan, arrange half of the cooked basmati rice as the bottom layer. Evenly spread the cooked chicken mixture on top of the rice.
Step 14: Top with Rice and Mint
Layer the remaining cooked rice on top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves over the rice.
Step 15: Dum Cooking
Cover the pan tightly and cook on low heat for . This 'dum' cooking method allows the flavors to meld together.
Step 16: Mix and Serve
After dum cooking, gently mix the rice and chicken evenly to distribute the flavors and ingredients. Serve the chicken biryani hot.
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