This biryani consists of 7 steps and serves 4 people
Spice Mix
Create a powder with the following items —
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Black Cumin | 1/2 tsp (Heaped) |
| Cinnamon | 3 sticks |
| Cardamom | 5 |
| Cloves | 4 |
| Black Peppercorn | 25 seeds |
| Nutmeg | 1/4 piece |
| Mace | 1 piece |
Marinate
Create a thick paste of the following items and add it to 500gm of chicken to marinate it for at least 4hrs.
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yogurt (thick) | 3/4 Cup |
| Green chillies | 4-5 |
| Ginger & Garlic Paste | 1.5 tBsp |
| Red chilly powder | 1 tsp (heaped) |
| Turmeric powder | 1/3 tsp |
| Cumin powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Spice Mix | 3/4 tsp |
| Fried Onion | 1 cup |
| Chopped Coriander | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh mint | 3/4 cup |
| Lemon juice | 1 lemon |
| Salt | 1 tsp (or to taste) |
| Ghee (Clarified Butter) | 2 tbsp |
Potato
- Take 4 potatoes and peel them.
- Slice them in the shape of wedges.
- Boil them till they are 50% done.
- Shallow fry the potatoes until they turn light brown from the outside.
- Add salt and spice mix.
Rice
- Soak 250gm rice in water for 30 mins before cooking
- In a separate pan boil water with —
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cloves | 4 pieces |
| Bay Leaves | 2 leaves |
| Cardamom | 3 seeds |
| Cinnamon | 2 sticks |
| Peppercorns | 5 pieces |
| Nutmeg | 1/4th |
| Mace | 1 piece |
| Star Anise | 1 piece |
| Black Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
- Cook the rice till they are 80% done.
Assemble
- Take a deep pan and add the marinated chicken first.
- Add the layer of the semi cooked rice next.
- Add the garnish last.
Garnish
| Item |
|---|
| Chopped coriander |
| Chopped mint leaves |
| Ghee (clarified butter) |
| Saffron milk |
| Fried onions |
| Lemon juice |
| Spice mix |
Cooking
The final steps are to cover the pan with a lid and let it cook in the following manner
| Heat | Duration |
|---|---|
| High | 5 mins |
| Medium | 15 mins |
| Low | 30 mins |
| Off the heat | 15 mins |
Ready to be served.
Tips
- Start the cooking process only after assembling is complete.