Chicken Briyani

Chicken Biryani Recipe:

Ingredient:

Biryani Masala: -Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbs

-Dar chini (Cinnamon) 2 sticks

-Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1

-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ½ tsp

-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4 -Laung (Cloves) ½ tsp

-Jaifil (Nutmeg) ½ inch piece -Badiyan phool (Star anise) 1

-Shahi zeera (Caraway seeds) ½ tsp -Javatri (Mace) ½ tsp

-Namak (Salt) 1 & ½ tsp or to taste -Laung (Cloves) 3-4

-Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1

-Sabut kali mirch (Black pepper corns) 6-8

-Zeera (Cumins seeds) ½ tsp -Aalo bukhara (Dried plums) 4-5

-Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) 2 tsp

-Dar chini (Cinnamon stick) 1-2 -Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 2 -Tez paat (Bay leaf) 1

-Lal mirch powder (Red chili powder) 1 tbs Green chili paste:

-Hari mirch (Green chilies) 12-15

-Paani (Water) as required Rice:

-Paani (Water) as required

-Sabut garam masala (Whole spice) 1 tbs -Namak (Salt) 2 tbs

-Podina (Mint leaves) 20-25

-Basmati chawal (Basmati rice) soaked ½ kg Gravy:

-Ghee ½ cup

-Chicken ½ kg

-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs

-Green chili paste 2 tbs or as required -Biryani masala

-Dahi (Yogurt) 4 tbs

-Paani (Water) 1 & ½ cup Layering:

-Pyaz (Onion) Fried 1 cup -Tamatar (Tomatoes) Sliced 2

-Podina (Mint leaves) handful

-Hara dhania (Green coriander) handful

-Green chili (Green chili) 3-4 -Dahi (Yogurt) 1 cup

-Zarde ka rang (Food color) 2-3 pinch -Chawal (Rice) Boiled

-Zarde ka rang (Food color) 2-3 pinch -Pyaz (Onion) Fried

-Podina (Mint) handful -Hara dhania (Green coriander) handful

-Aalo (Potatoes) Boiled with salt & food color (optional)

Directions:

For Biryani Masala:

-In spice mill,add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick,black cardamom,black pepper corns,green cardamom,cloves,nutmeg,staranise,black cumin and mace, grind to make a coarse powder. -In grinded powder,add salt,cloves,black cardamom,black pepper corns,cumin seeds,dried plums,turmeric powder,cinnamon stick,green cardamom,bay leaf,red chili powder and mix well.Biryani masala is ready and set aside.

For Green chili paste:

-In grinder,add green chilies and water,grind and set aside.

For Rice: -In pot,add water,bring it to boil and add whole spice,salt,mint leaves.

-Add basmati rice (soaked), mix it and boil til ¾ th done,strain and set aside. For Gravy:

-In pot,add ghee,let it melt,add chicken and cook until color changes.

-Add ginger garlic paste and sauté little. -Now add green chili paste,mix and fry for 1-2 minutes.

-Add biryani masala and yogurt,mix well until oil separates,add water and bring it to boil.

-Cover and cook until ½ cup gravy remains. For Layering: -In gravy,add fried onion,tomato (sliced),mint leaves,green coriander,green chili,yogurt,food color,boiled rice,food color,fried onion,mint,green coriander,potatoes (boiled),cover and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.

-Bombay biryani is ready.