Chicken Biryani

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, red chilies, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and bay leaves.
  2. 2Grind the spices in a mortar and pestle.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, ground spices, ginger, salt, turmeric powder, paprika, garam masala, and yogurt. Mix well and marinate for some time.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pot and brown the marinated chicken pieces.
  5. 5Add onions and coriander to the chicken.
  6. 6In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, then cook until tender.
  7. 7In a large pot, combine the cooked chicken and rice. Add a pinch of saffron.
  8. 8Cover the pot with a dough and bake in the oven until golden brown.
  9. 9Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 3 red chilies
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 chicken pieces
  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 handful coriander
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 dough

Equipment

frying panmortar and pestlebowlpotoven