Ultimate Chicken Biryani: A Flavorful Journey from UAE

Chicken Biryani Recipe

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken [00:16]

• Take cleaned chicken and marinate it with salt, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and chili powder. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Garnish [00:24]

• Fry cashews and raisins in ghee until golden brown and set aside.
• Fry chopped onions in ghee until they are golden brown and set aside for later use.

Step 3: Prepare the Spice Mix [00:51]

• In a pot, add 2 tablespoons of ghee, followed by 2 chopped tomatoes and 4 slit green chilies. Sauté well.
• Add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken [01:10]

• Add the marinated chicken to the spice mix along with 1 cup of hot water and some mint leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is tender but not overcooked.

Step 5: Add Spices [01:17]

• Add half a teaspoon of curry leaves, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes.

Step 6: Prepare the Rice [01:40]

• In another pot, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and add half of the fried onions, along with cardamom and cloves. Sauté for a minute.
• Add washed Basmati rice and fry for about 5 minutes.
• Pour in 1.5 cups of boiling water and add salt to taste. Cook until the rice is almost done.

Step 7: Layer the Biryani [02:10]

• Take 2 tablespoons of the chicken masala and mix it with the rice for flavor.
• Layer half of the rice in a pot, followed by the fried onions, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Add the remaining rice on top.

Step 8: Final Cooking [02:32]

• Drizzle some saffron milk and rose water over the top, cover with aluminum foil, and let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 9: Serve [02:36]

• Once done, gently fluff the biryani and serve hot with raita or salad.