Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 cups basmati rice
• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• Spices (turmeric, chili powder, biryani masala)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves
• 4 cups water

Steps

1. Marinate chicken with salt, turmeric, and chili powder. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
3. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
6. Add marinated chicken and spices. Cook until chicken is done.
7. In another pot, boil 4 cups of water. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done.
8. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken. Top with coriander and mint leaves.
9. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fully cooked and flavors are blended.
10. Serve hot with raita.