Description
A flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with chicken, spices, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 3 tablespoons biryani masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, heat oil and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
- Add the rinsed rice and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the biryani with a fork and garnish with cilantro and mint leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for better flavor.
- Let the biryani rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Halal Chicken Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Biryani Recipe