Classic Chicken Biryani

Съставки

• Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on1 kg
• Basmati rice500 g
• Yogurt, plain200 g
• Onions, large3
• Tomatoes, ripe2
• Ginger, fresh50 g
• Garlic, fresh50 g
• Green chilies2-3
• Mint leaves, fresh1 bunch
• Cilantro, fresh1 bunch
• Ghee or vegetable oil100 ml
• Whole spices (cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves)1 tbsp
• Ground spices (turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala)2 tbsp
• Saffron threadsa pinch
• Milk, warm50 ml
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Wateras needed

Стъпки

1. 1

   Marinate chicken: Cut chicken into pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, ground spices, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

2. 2

   Prepare rice: Wash basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes. Boil water with salt and whole spices. Add rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Fry onions: Thinly slice onions and fry in ghee/oil until golden brown and crisp. Reserve half for garnish.

4. 4

   Make the chicken masala: In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee/oil. Add whole spices and sauté. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until oil separates.

5. 5

   Layer the biryani: Spread half of the par-cooked rice over the chicken masala. Top with fried onions, chopped mint, and cilantro. Layer the remaining rice on top. Drizzle with saffron-infused milk.

6. 6

   Dum cooking: Cover the pot tightly with a lid (seal with dough if needed). Cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing the biryani to steam and cook through.

7. 7

   Rest and serve: Let the biryani rest for 10 minutes before gently mixing and serving.