Muslim Biryani
Muslim biryani – a generic recipe to make muslim chicken biryani in south Indian style, one that is served in weddings,gatherings & Ramadan.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3people | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 35minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2cup Basmati rice
- 1/2kg chicken with bone
- Gingersmall piece
- 5 garlic
- 2 green chilly
- 2tbsp Oil
- 2tbsp ghee
- 3-4 Cloves
- 1piece cinnamon
- 2 Bay Leaf
- 1 Star Anise
- 2-3 Cardamom
- 2 onion
- 1cup Coriander & Mint leavesfinely chopped
- 2 tomato
- 1/2cup yoghurt
- Turmeric pwda pinch
- Saltto taste
To Marinate:
- 1tsp Lemon juice
- Turmeric pwda pinch
- 1/2tsp Red chilly pwd
- Saltto taste
Instructions
- Wash and soak Basmati rice in water for 5 mins, drain and set aside.
- Clean and wash the chicken pieces.
- Marinate with lemon juice, salt, turmeric pwd and red chilly pwd.
- Make a paste of ginger, garlic and green chilly.
- Take a deep bottomed pan, heat oil and ghee in it.
- When oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, star anise & cardamom.
- Wait till it splutters.
- Add finely chopped onions and fry until it turns golden brown.
- Now add the freshly ground paste ( step 4 ).
- Fry till the raw smell disappears.
- Add the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
- Mix well and sauté for a minute.
- Add chicken pieces and sauté until the chicken absorbs the masala.
- Now add the mashed tomatoes, curd, turmeric pwd, salt and cook until oil separates out.
- Add 4 cups of water and combine well.
- Check for salt and spicy seasonings
- Now add the basmati rice.Gently stir in the contents to combine well.
- Cover the pan with lid, reduce the flame to medium.
- Pressure cook for one whistle and simmer for 5 to 7 mins.
- Once the pressure goes off, fluff the rice gently.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Enjoy the delicious & luxurious Muslim’s Chicken Biryani with onion raitha & Chicken 65
Recipe Notes
