The Ultimate Hyderabadi Biryani

                           The Ultimate Hyderabadi Biryani

Preparation Time:
25 min.

Difficulty:
Expert

Total Calories:
800 kcal

Cuisine:
Indian, Hyderabadi

Category:

Main Course

Rice Dishes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 500g chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 4 green chilies, slit
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon biryani masala
• 4 tablespoons ghee or oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• Saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Large pot
• Lid
• Spatula
• Measuring cups
• Knife
• Cutting board

Instructions:

• Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another minute.
• Add chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
• Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
• Add yogurt, mint, and coriander leaves. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
• In a separate pot, boil water and add soaked basmati rice. Cook until rice is 70% done, then drain.
• Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the pot.
• Sprinkle biryani masala and saffron milk over the rice. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
• Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and flavors meld together.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 800kcal
• Carbs: 90g
• Proteins: 60g
• Fats: 40g