Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, fried onions and saffron. The undisputed king of desi dishes.
Ingredients
- 750g chicken
- 3 cups basmati rice
- 2 onions sliced
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- 1 tsp saffron in milk
- Fresh mint & coriander
- 4 tbsp oil
- Whole spices (bay, cardamom, cloves)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, biryani masala and salt for 30 minutes.
- Fry onions golden and set aside. Cook chicken till 80% done.
- Boil rice with whole spices till 70% cooked, drain.
- Layer rice over chicken, top with fried onions, saffron milk and herbs.
- Cover and steam (dum) on low for 20 minutes.
- Mix gently and serve with raita.
Tips
Taste as you go and adjust salt and spices to your liking. Every stove is different, so keep an eye on timings the first time you make this.
