After numerous trials on various
types of Biriyanis, I finally found the one I love the most and it is my own
creation! Here’s the recipe.
1 Whole Chicken (cut into small pieces)
1 1/2 cups Yoghurt
2 Tsp Chilli Powder
2 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
4 Green Chillis (Cut into one inch pieces)
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
4 Tsp Biriyani Masala (Brand: National or Shaan)
1/2 Cup Mint leaves
2 Medium sized Tomatoes (cut into small pieces)
1/2 Lemon
3 Onions
6 Tbsp Oil
For the Rice:
2 Cups Basmati Rice
4 Cloves
4 Cardamoms
2 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Bay Leaves
10 Peppercorns
2 Tbsp Oil
3 Tsp Salt
Plenty of Water
1/2 Bunch Coriander leaves
1/2 Bunch Mint leaves
3 Tbsp Milk
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients in the marinade section (except onions and oil) in a medium sized bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour. (When I don't have time, I do not refrigerate and directly proceed to the next step and the Biriyani tastes just as good).
2. Soak the rice for 15 minutes in plenty of water (no measurements). Add all the masalas under the rice section except Milk, Turmeric powder, Coriander and Mint leaves and cook the rice stirring occasionally until it is 3/4 done, drain and set aside.
3. Finely chop onions and fry them with oil in a heavy bottomed pan (big enough to make Biriyani). Fry them until they turn half brown.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the onions and cook covered on low flame until the water is absorbed, chicken is completely cooked and you have a thick gravy. It should look like Chicken curry. Check and adjust taste as per your liking.
5. Take the pan off the flame and spread a layer of the cooked rice on the cooked chicken. Finely chop mint and coriander leaves and sprinkle on top of the rice. Mix the milk and turmeric and add a few teaspoons of it to the rice.
6. Now add the final layer of rice, mint and coriander leaves and turmeric milk.
7. Close the dish with a tight lid and return to very low flame for 15 minutes and switch off.
8. Let it sit for 10 minutes and serve the delicious goodness immediately with Raita and Pickle!
Tc & Stay Fab!
Love,
J