Pakistani One Pot Biryani – Super Easy Mixed Recipe
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Sauté Onions
In a large pot, heat the cooking oil. Add the thinly sliced onions and them until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Add Chicken and Spices
Add the chicken pieces to the pot with the onions. Then, add the ginger garlic paste, biryani masala, chopped tomatoes, and plain yogurt. Mix all ingredients well to coat the chicken.
Cook Chicken
Pour in the water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then the heat to a . Cover the pot and cook until the chicken is tender, approximately .
Add Rice and Cook
Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pot. Gently spread it evenly over the chicken and gravy. Cook uncovered until the rice is and small holes appear on the surface, indicating most of the water has evaporated.
Garnish
Sprinkle a generous layer of fried onions and fresh chopped coriander over the rice.
Dum Cooking
Cover the pot tightly with a lid and put it on 'dum' () on very low heat for . This allows the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking perfectly.
Before You Cook
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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)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Variations
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- Add boiled potatoes for a heartier biryaniCustomise
- Use mutton or beef instead of chickenIngredient swap
Adjusting cooking times accordingly.
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