Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Finely chop the red onion.
  2. 2Slice the onion and fry it in a pan until golden brown.
  3. 3Add chicken pieces to the pan.
  4. 4Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and yogurt to the chicken.
  5. 5Mix well and add the fried onions.
  6. 6Cook the rice in water with bay leaves.
  7. 7Finely chop the green chilies.
  8. 8Add green chilies to the cooking rice.
  9. 9Add the cooked rice on top of the chicken and onions.
  10. 10Add more fried onions.
  11. 11Add coriander leaves and close the lid to cook.
  12. 12Serve hot with a side of raita.

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 500 g chicken pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 handful coriander leaves

Equipment

knifefrying panbowlpotstrainer