The word Biryani originates from the the word “birinj” which basically means rice. Biryani has been called a dish of royals for its unique blend of flavours and plethora of spices ranging from cardamom to cinnamon to saffron. It is a Mughalai dish and is usually prepared using mutton or chicken in India. This is different from pulao or pilaf in the way it is prepared , unlike pulao biryani is a mixture of the meat gravy and the rice cooked together. And so the gravy needs to be prepared separately. This is an amazing recipe and it is my mothers. You can go and check out her blog for more amazing recipes here Delectableplatter
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:Oil. 1/4 cup
Bay leaf. 2nos.
Cumin seeds. 1 tbsp
Onion. 6 ( sliced)
Tomatoes. 4(finely chopped)
Green chillies. (4-5)(finely chopped)
Garlic paste. 1 tsp
Ginger paste. 1 tsp
Cinnamon. 2 sticks
Cloves. 5-6
Cardamom. 5-6(crushed)
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala. 1 tsp
Salt 2tsp
Red chili powder. 1.5 tsp
Ginger julienes. 1 tsp.
Basmati rice. 1.5 cups(soaked for half an hour and drained )
Water. 3 cups
Yogurt. 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves. 2 tbsp(chopped)
Mint leaves. 2 tsp(chopped)
Directions:
Soak rice for 1/2 hour
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan
Add bay leaf , cinnamon , cloves,cardamom and fry for a while
Add cumin seeds
Add onion slices and stir fry until it turns translucent
Add green chillies garlic and ginger paste and sauté for a while
Add chopped tomatoes and fry till it leaves oil
Add salt , chili, coriander powder,garam masala and mix it properly
Add chicken and fry it for a while
Add water and bring it to boil
Add coriander and mint leaves along with rice and cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes
Serve with raita and onion rings
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