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Quick Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker)
45 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Nutrition facts
600 kcalCalories
40 gProtein
45 gCarbs
30 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

IndianQuick MealsRice Dishes

Quick Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker)

70% authentic · Indian

A simplified and faster version of Chicken Biryani, cooked entirely in a pressure cooker, ideal for weeknights. It captures the essence of biryani flavors with less time and effort.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken, boneless, cubed500 g
  • Basmati rice, long-grain300 g
  • Onions, thinly sliced2 medium
  • Tomatoes, chopped1 large
  • Yogurt, plain100 ml
  • Ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
  • Green chilies, chopped2
  • Oil50 ml
  • Biryani masala powder2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
  • Red chili powder1 tsp
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped2 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Water400 ml

Steps

  1. 1

    Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes. Drain.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Sauté sliced onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for a minute.

  3. 3

    Add cubed chicken, chopped tomatoes, yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken is sealed.

  4. 4

    Add drained rice and water. Stir gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally.

  6. 6

    Once pressure is released, open the cooker, fluff the biryani with a fork, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

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