Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice a red onion and fry it until golden brown.
  2. 2Cut the chicken into pieces.
  3. 3Add the chicken pieces to a pan with oil.
  4. 4Season the chicken with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and yogurt.
  5. 5Add the fried onions to the chicken and mix well.
  6. 6Cook the rice in a pot with water, bay leaves, and green chilies.
  7. 7Finely chop the green chilies.
  8. 8Layer the cooked rice over the chicken and add the fried onions on top.
  9. 9Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of oil.
  10. 10Cover and steam until cooked.

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 500 grams chicken pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

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