Biryani is a perfectly cooked rice dish, seasoned with whole spices, and layered between tender chunks of meat and streams of delicious gravy. It’s a dish that will give you the perfect bite each time. This is Kanchan Koya’s favorite biryani recipe that is sure to keep everyone you know coming for more.
Quick Info
⏱️ 180 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 90%
Nutrition
693 cal • 37g protein • 93g carbs • 20g fat
Tags
[Gluten-Free] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal] • [Halal]
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chile powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 5 cups water, plus more for rinsing and soaking
- 4 whole green cardamom pods
- 1 whole black cardamom pod
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2–3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more for frying
- 2 small red onions, thinly sliced into half-moons, plus 1, finely chopped, divided
- ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ghee, divided
- 3 whole green cardamom pods
- 1 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 piece mace
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 dried red chile
- 1 star anise pod
- ½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon whole fennel seeds
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup pitted prunes
- Onion raita, for serving
- Pickled mango, for serving
Instructions Preview
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whi…
- Soak the rice: In a medium bowl, gently ri…
- Partially cook the rice: In a medium pot, …
…and 14 more steps
Recipe by: Tikeyah Whittle, Aleya Zenieris • From: Tasty
