Eid Biryani — Easy & Authentic

Eid Biryani is a festive rice dish that combines fragrant basmati rice with marinated meat, spices, and herbs. It's a celebration of flavors, perfect for special occasions.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 500g chicken, cubed
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 4 cups water

Spices

• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• Salt to taste

Garnish

• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Fried onions
• Boiled eggs, halved (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Heat oil in a large pot, add cumin seeds and sliced onions, and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3Step 3: Add marinated chicken and cook until browned. Then add tomatoes and green chilies, cook until tomatoes soften.
4. 4Step 4: Add water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add rinsed basmati rice and cook on low heat until rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.
5. 5Step 5: Once done, sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fried onions and coriander leaves. Serve hot.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use aged basmati rice for better texture.
• Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
• Let the biryani rest for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

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