Hyderabadi Biryani — Easy & Authentic

Hyderabadi Biryani is a fragrant rice dish layered with marinated meat, spices, and saffron. This royal dish is a must-try for biryani lovers.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 500g chicken, cubed
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp saffron strands
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 4 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp oil
• Whole spices (2-3 cardamom pods, 2-3 cloves, 1 stick cinnamon)

Spices

• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: In a large pot, heat ghee and oil. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing.
3. 3Step 3: Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken is browned.
4. 4Step 4: Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, mint, and coriander. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
5. 5Step 5: In a separate pot, boil water, add soaked basmati rice, and cook until 70% done. Drain the rice.
6. 6Step 6: Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture. Drizzle saffron milk on top and sprinkle fried onions.
7. 7Step 7: Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Tip 1: Use aged basmati rice for better texture.
• Tip 2: Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• Tip 3: Always cook on low heat to prevent burning.

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