Biryani is a wonderful royal dish popular among Indians.  No one can resist the temptation by looking at the recipe of good, fragrant and delicious chicken biryani.  Chicken Biryani is a simple and super flavored one-dish dish that is best served with raita and salad.  For the past few years, chicken biryani has been the most ordered dish in India.  A plate of chicken biryani is a good balance of good quality protein and carbs.  This chicken biryani recipe is made using basmati rice, chicken thighs, hang curd, onion, tomato, milk, saffron and a mix of whole and ground spices.  To prepare this amazing and mouth-watering biryani recipe, the chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices and then cooked using a slow cooking method.  Chicken biryani is a dish that can be enjoyed at various occasions like buffet, kitty party, patlak and even game night.  You can make homemade chicken biryani for your loved one on any occasion.  Let's learn how to make chicken biryani.

INGREDIENTS OF CHICKEN BIRYANI

5 Servings

.1 cup boiled basmati rice

.600 grams chicken

.1/2 teaspoon mint leaves

.1 tablespoon garam masala powder

.salt as required

.1 teaspoon saffron

.2 tablespoon refined oil

.1 tablespoon bay leaf

.3 green cardamom

.1 black cardamom

.2 clove

.1 teaspoon cumin seeds

.2 onion

.4 green chillies

.1 teaspoon turmeric

.1 tablespoon ginger paste

.1 tablespoon garlic paste

.1 teaspoon red chilli powder

.1 cup hung curd

.1/2 tablespoon ginger

.2 tablespoon coriander leaves

.2 drops kewra

.water as required

.1 tablespoon rose water

.1 tablespoon ghee

Step 1

   In a large pan, fry a tablespoon of oil (or ghee) until golden brown.  Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pan, stir in the garlic and ginger until the onion is soft and golden.  Add pepper, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and tomatoes.  Add the fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.  Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon sticks.  Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked with the tomatoes.  When the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan you need to add a little hot water.

   Step 2

   Once the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well with the spice mixture.  Boil the chicken for about 35 to 45 minutes.

    Step 3

   Wash the rice well and let it cook for at least 30 minutes.

    Step 4

   Heat oil (or ghee) in a large pan and fry until onions are golden brown.  Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger and rice.  Stir constantly until the rice is seasoned.

    Step 5

   In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth and salt.  When the mixture is hot, stir well over the rice.  Add the chicken mixture and potatoes;  Gently mix these with rice.  Bring to a boil.  Place the saucepan tightly, reduce the heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes.  Place the biryani on a hot serving plate