Chicken Biryani - The Bombay Chef
Summary
- Learn how to make a delicious and aromatic Chicken Biryani with tender chicken, potatoes, and fluffy basmati rice, layered and dum-cooked to perfection. This recipe involves three main steps: preparing the chicken, cooking the rice, and then layering and dum-cooking them together.
All Ingredients - For Chicken Base
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Bay leaf 1
- Cloves 3-4
- Black peppercorns 5-6
- Green cardamom 2-3
- Cinnamon stick 1 inch piece
- Potatoes 2 medium, peeled and halved
All Ingredients - For Chicken Marinade
- Chicken 750g (bone-in, cut into pieces)
- Yogurt 1/2 cup
- Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Red chili powder 1 tbsp
- Fried onions 1/2 cup
- Tomatoes 2 medium, chopped
- Water 1/4 cup
All Ingredients - For Rice
- Basmati rice 2 cups (long grain, washed and soaked for 15-20 mins)
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Bay leaf 1
- Green cardamom 2-3
- Black cardamom 1
- Cloves 3-4
- Cinnamon stick 1 inch piece
- Water 4-5 cups
- Salt 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Garnish
- Boiled eggs 2, halved
- Fried onions a few
- Fresh mint leaves a few
- Fresh coriander leaves a few
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
- Colander
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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 Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Base
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan on moderate flame. Add 1 bay leaf, 3-4 cloves, 5-6 black peppercorns, 2-3 green cardamoms, and a 1-inch cinnamon stick. Then, add 2 peeled and halved potatoes and cook until they are golden brown.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine 750g chicken pieces with 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 1/2 cup fried onions, and 2 chopped tomatoes. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is well coated.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken mixture to the pan with the golden-brown potatoes and spices. Stir everything together. Pour in 1/4 cup of water, cover the pan with a lid, and cook on medium flame for until the chicken is almost done.
Step 4: Prepare the Rice
In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and 1 tablespoon of oil. Add 1 bay leaf, 2-3 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 3-4 cloves, and a 1-inch cinnamon stick. Pour in 4-5 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add 2 cups of washed and pre-soaked basmati rice (soaked for ) to the boiling water. Stir lightly and continue cooking on high flame until the rice is about 3/4th done. Turn off the flame and drain the rice using a colander.
Step 5: Layer and Dum Cook the Biryani
Add 2 halved boiled eggs to the almost cooked chicken in the pan. Carefully layer the drained rice evenly over the chicken and eggs in the pan, ensuring not to press the rice. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on high flame for exactly . After , the flame to low and cook for another .
Step 6: Serve the Biryani
After of dum cooking, remove the lid. Gently mix the rice and chicken from the bottom up to combine the flavors without breaking the rice grains. Serve the delicious Chicken Biryani on a plate. Garnish with fried onions, fresh mint leaves, and fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Pro Tips
• Do not press the rice when layering to ensure fluffiness.
• Soak basmati rice for 15-20 minutes for best results.
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