Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Serves 4
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, marinate the chicken by adding all the garam masala spices, ginger-garlic paste, mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, and fried onions.
- 2Add the red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
- 3Add the yogurt and the oil, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top.
- 4Mix all ingredients really well and keep the marinated chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- 5Turn on the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and adjust the temperature to 'Low'.
- 6Add the marinated chicken into the Instant Pot and let it sauté for 5 minutes, stirring gently occasionally to brown the meat.
- 7Turn off saute mode.
- 8Close the lid, switch to 'Manual' mode, adjust the time to 10 minutes, and make sure the whistle is in 'Venting' mode.
- 9After 10 minutes, carefully open the lid; the chicken will be half cooked.
- 10Add the soaked Basmati rice and gently spread it around evenly.
- 11For three cups of rice, add three cups of water.
- 12Close the lid, switch to 'Manual' mode, set to 6 minutes, and make sure the whistle is in 'Sealing' mode.
- 13Let the pressure release naturally for 6 minutes.
- 14Release the rest of the pressure using Quick Release.
- 15Make sure the safety valve has dropped before opening the lid.
Ingredients
- 1 whole whole chicken cut into small pieces
- 3 cups Basmati Rice soaked in water for around 30 minutes
- 2 cups fried onions
- 1 bunch mint leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 lemon/lime
- 5 six green/thai chilies, slit
- 1 cup curd/yogurt, diluted with water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- as per taste salt
- 2 or 3 bay leaves
- 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 or 3 black cardamom
- 2 or 3 shahi jeera
- 2 or 3 cloves
- 2 or 3 cardamom
- 2 or 3 whole pepper
- 2 or 3 star anise
Equipment
Instant Potlarge bowl
Tips
- Setting the Instant Pot to 'Low' saute temperature prevents burning.
- Garnish with onions, cucumbers, or tomatoes.
- Serve hot with Raita and Mirchi ka Salan.
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