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Chicken Biryani
Iftar
Indian
India

Chicken Biryani

60 mins
Medium
Halal

Description

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish with tender chicken pieces, perfect for Iftar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g chicken pieces
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2
    Heat ghee in a large pot, add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
  3. 3
    Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add chicken pieces and cook until they change color.
  5. 5
    Add tomatoes, yogurt, and all the spices. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add rice, 4 cups of water, mint, and coriander leaves. Mix gently.
  7. 7
    Cover and cook on low heat until rice is done and water is absorbed.
  8. 8
    Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories

450 kcal

Protein

25g

Carbs

55g

Fat

15g