The Red Door Cafe Special Chicken Biryani Recipe

The name biryani itself brings water in your mouth. It’s a one-pot meat that can fill your stomach itself and it doesn’t need any side dish, however, many enjoy biryani with mirchi ka salan and raita. Biryani is an epitome of Mughlai cuisine and over the years there have been several variations of this one dish. Here’s one dish that defines the word biryani and based on which, the variations have taken place. Chicken Biryani is one of the most popular dishes that you can find across the world and it’s loaded with various spices.

It’s an interesting combination of rice and meat, and if you put your heart into it, people will love it for sure. 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, Greek yoghurt or hung curd, onion, tomato, milk, saffron and a melange of whole and ground spices. The chicken 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 dum method or slow-cooked 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. So, what are you waiting for? Try this lip-smacking delicacy and enjoy with salan and your favourite raita.

Ingredient:

• 600 gm basmati rice
• 4 tablespoon mint leaves
• salt as required
• 2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 2 tablespoon tomato puree
• 400 gm white onion
• 8 green cardamom
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 kilograms chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 pinches saffron
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 4 green chilli
• 300 gm tomato
• 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6 tablespoon refined oil for Marination
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 6 tablespoon plain greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric

How to make Chicken Biryani

Term 1- Marinate the chicken for 20-30 minutes

To prepare this mouth-watering biryani recipe, you have to marinate the chicken. For the same, take a large bowl and add Greek yoghurt in it along with turmeric, chili powder along with salt as per your taste in a small bowl. Mix well using a spoon and then, add the chicken thighs in the mixture and rub with this mixture. Keep aside for about 20-30 minutes, so that the yogurt mixture is properly absorbed by the chicken. Also, soak saffron in the milk to make saffron milk and keep aside.

Term 2- Saute onions and tomatoes for 2-3 minutes

In the meanwhile, pour refined oil in a deep-bottomed pan, keeping it on medium flame. Add cumin seeds and green cardamom in it and saute for about 2 minutes. Once done, immediately add the sliced onion and fry for 2-3 minutes straight. Make sure you don't burn it, so when the onion starts to get brown in color, add tomatoes and tomato puree and fry for another 5 minutes.

Term 3- Add the marinated chicken to the mixture

Next, add the slit green chilies to the mixture along with ginger-garlic paste, frying the mixture yet again for a minute. Then, add coriander powder and turn the flame to medium-low while stirring and cooking the masala. Quickly, add the marinated chicken and mix for a while so that the ingredients absorb the juices properly.

Term 4- Cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes

Turn the flame to medium again and heat-through for about 5-6 minutes only to turn it over to low heat. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes. Make sure to keep stirring during the entire process, else the chicken might stick to the bottom, eventually ending up burnt. You can add little water, if you find the consistency too thick.

Term 5- Turn off the flame

Once done, turn off the flame and add half of the boiled rice in the pan and keep the rest aside until required. Sprinkle milk soaked saffron along with garam masala, mint and coriander leaves. Put the remaining rice over this layer and garnish with the same mentioned four ingredients.

Term 6- Serve hot

Lastly, cover the lid, turn the flame to low medium and let the rice cook for about 5 minutes. Once done, put it off and let the biryani stay covered for about another 10 minutes. Serve hot, along with raita or any chutney of your choice.