AUTHENTIC SPICY CHICKEN BIRYANI
Since my husband is from southern India, I make Indian cuisine 5-6 days a week. Indian cooking is some of the healthiest in the world. Below I have shared the very best biryani recipe with all of you, one of the most coveted dishes in India. It is purely authentic and I did not "Americanize" any part of it. This is one of my husband's favorite dishes. For vegetarians, you can make this using tofu, but skip the pressure cooker step and boil the rice instead. Also, please note that the salt is very important in Indian cooking, as it brings out the flavor of the spices in the recipe. Do not try to use any less salt.
Provided by CityDoors
Categories Curries
Time 1h42m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and vinegar. Keep in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes in water. Drain. Fry the soaked rice in 3 tablespoons of ghee for only 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in another pan. Over medium heat, fry cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric and onions and fry until soft, stirring constantly. Add the other 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes. Cook until very mushy. After that, stir in the salt and cayenne pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for 2 minutes, then mix in only half of the chopped cilantro leaves.
- Add coriander powder, garam masala, saffron threads, and chicken masala, frying together for about 5 minutes.
- Add the fried mixture to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water and pressure cook for one whistle (or for roughly 20-25 minutes if you do not have a whistle mechanism).
- Remove from heat. Open lid when pressure is released. Stir in the fried rice and remaining cilantro and mix well. Pressure cook again for one whistle or 20 minutes.
- When done, sprinkle rose water over finished biryani and garnish with hard boiled eggs.
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Shohag sathy
[email protected]This is the best biryani I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Isha Rai
[email protected]I made this biryani for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. My family loved it and it went quickly. I will definitely be making this again.
Konami Tv
[email protected]This biryani was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Dilakshi Kulathilaka
[email protected]I've made this biryani several times now and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Aman Ankush
[email protected]This biryani was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The chicken was so juicy and the rice was so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Melissa Zaring
[email protected]I made this biryani for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially loved the spicy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Paul Doven
[email protected]This biryani was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tewodros Nigissie
[email protected]I've made this biryani several times now and it always turns out great! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.
Md tarek Mhamud
[email protected]This is the best biryani I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sophia lazari
[email protected]I made this biryani for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. My family loved it and it went quickly. I will definitely be making this again.
Red Web
[email protected]This biryani was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Prince khadka
[email protected]I've made this biryani several times now and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Ahmad Kabir
[email protected]This biryani was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The chicken was so juicy and the rice was so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Samad Watara
[email protected]I made this biryani for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially loved the spicy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Richard Lamar Oliver
[email protected]This biryani was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.