CHICKEN BIRYANI, HYDERABADI STYLE

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My husband's mother taught me this recipe, an authentic Hyderabadi-style biryani that is a trademark of home-cooking in south India. For a more traditional version, substitute curd (homemade south Indian yogurt) for yogurt. If you cannot find ginger garlic paste, crush together ginger and garlic in equal portions.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup ghee (clarified butter)
20 whole cloves
9 whole cardamom pods
5 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
5 small green chile peppers
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 ½ cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
6 fresh curry leaves
3 cups uncooked jasmine or white rice
4 ⅛ cups water
1 sprig cilantro leaves with stems

Steps:

  • Soak rice for 30 minutes in enough water to cover; then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves. Then stir in onion, and cook until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in chile peppers and ginger paste. Stir in yogurt, salt, and curry, and then place chicken in pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces, until only about 1 cup of liquid remains.
  • Mix in rice, water, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Check rice after about 12 minutes; if it is dry, add 1/2 cup water, and continue cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Rachel Westrich (Charlie)
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This Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani is amazing! The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!


Makeeba Mccord
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This Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani is the best I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were also perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


Niezaam Arnold
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I made this Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. We will definitel


Seth bdr Khatri
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This Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. The rice is also perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jannie Padgett
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I was looking for an authentic Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani recipe, and this one did not disappoint! The flavors were spot-on and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The rice was also fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again


Nathan Moore
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This was my first time making chicken biryani, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!


Sadiya Afreen
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani was surprisingly mild. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was incredibly tender. The rice was also perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again!


amos nyakundi
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This recipe is a game-changer! The Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani turned out amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. It was easy to make and a hit with my family. Highly


jack harten
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I've tried many chicken biryani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was moist and succulent, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The flavors were incredible, with a perfect blend of spices. I will definitely be making this again!


AHSAAN KHWN
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This Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this agai


Catherine Taruona
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Made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fragrant rice and tender chicken. The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was stunning. Will definitely be making this again.


Cassen Abuubakar
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I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this Hyderabadi-style version changed my mind! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were well-balanced and didn't overpower the other ingredients. I espec


Amran Gill
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This Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani is a delightful dish that tantalized my taste buds! The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of spices. The chicken was tender and juicy, while the rice was fluffy and aromatic. I was amazed at h