Tips and recipe on how to make restaurant like Chicken Biryani at home.Chicken Biryani is is a must prepare dish on most occasions. It is a simple, one-pot meal which is served with raita and salad. For those who do not want to invite guests for an elaborate meal- this is the best dish to prepare. A plate of chicken Biryani is a perfect balance of good quality protein and carbs. Chicken Biryani has a fan following across the globe and is among the top ordered dishes in restaurants across India. But can you make restaurant-like Biryani at home? The answer is yes! One of the best things about preparing Biryani is that it has several layers resulting into different textures, flavours and colours. This Biryani recipe is prepared using basmati rice, chicken thighs, hung curd, onion, tomato, milk, saffron and a melange of whole and ground spices. The chicken biryani masala used in this making this mouth-watering Biryani recipe is juicy and tender, and has a flavour that you will relish for sure. For preparing this amazing and mouth-watering Biryani recipe, chicken is marinated in yoghurt and a melange of spices and then cooked using slow-cooking method. Chicken Biryani is one dish that can be enjoyed on several occasions such as buffet, kitty party, potluck and even game night. You can make this Biryani recipe to treat your loved ones on any occasion. To help you out, here are some easy steps that will guide you in preparing this amazing dish.
INGREDIENTS OF CHICKEN BIRYANI
5 Servings
1 cup boiled basmati rice
600 grams chicken
1/2 teaspoon mint leaves
1 tablespoon garam masala powder
salt as required
1 dash saffron
2 tablespoon refined oil
1 tablespoon bay leaf
3 green cardamom
1 black cardamom
2 clove
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 onion
4 green chillies
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 cup hung curd
1/2 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoon coriander leaves
2 drops kewra
water as required
1 tablespoon rose water
1 tablespoon ghee
Step 1 / 4 Prepare Saffron And Kewra Water
To make this delightful biryani, soak saffron in water to prepare saffron water. Next, mix kewra drops in water and mix well to make kewra water.
Step 2 / 4 Saute Onions And Tomatoes For 2-3 Minutes
In the meanwhile, heat refined oil in a deep bottomed pan. Once the oil is hot enough. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves in it, and saute for about a minute. Then, add chopped onion in it and saute until pink. Now, add chicken into it with slit green chillies, turmeric, salt to taste, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, and 2 green chilli paste. Mix well all the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add hung curd into it
Step 3 / 4 Cook On Low Heat For 5-6 Minutes
Turn the flame to medium again and add garam masala in it along with ginger julienned, coriander and mint leaves. Add kewra water, rose water and saffron water in it. Cook till the chicken is tender.
Step 4 / 4 Serve Hot With Your Favourite Chutney Or Raita
Then add 1 cup cooked rice and spread evenly. Then add saffron water and pour ghee over it. Cook for 15-20 minutes with closed lid and garnish with 1 tbsp fried onions and coriander leaves. Serve hot
Tips
The first and foremost important thing to take care of while preparing chicken biryani is, always use a heavy-bottomed pan as you would not want the chicken getting cooked.
The restaurant-style chicken biryani uses the whole chicken in preparation and the chicken breast can dry when cooking at home. It's always suggested to use chicken thigh or drums...
If you want your chicken to be juicier in your biryani, do not remove the bone.
If your cooked rice has turned sticky, spread it on a plate and leave them for 5 minutes. The rice will be separate and beautiful again.
Freshly pound spices bring out the best taste in Biryani, so make sure that dry roast all the whole spices for a good 2-3 minutes and then pound or grind them