Name: Easy Chicken Biryani recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Chicken -1/2 kg; Basmati Rice – 2 cups; 3 cups water; Onion-2 large thinly sliced; tomato-1; Green chili – 4 slit lengthwise; Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tblspn; Mint leaves- 1/2 cup; Coriander leaves-1/2 cup; Red chilli powder – 2 tsp - adjust; Biryani Masala/Garam Masala – 1 tbsp; turmeric powder – 1 tsp; Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp; Cumin powder 1 tsp; Fennel Powder 1/4 Tsp; Thick Unsour Curd 1 cup; Cashew-2 tbsp; Raisins - 2 tbsp; Ghee – 3 tbsp; Oil – 3 tblspn; Lemon juice 1 tbsp; Kewra Essence - 1-2 drops - optional; For Whole spices; Bay Leaf – 1; Cardamom – 5 crushed; Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp; Fennel seeds – 1 tsp; Cinnamon – 1 small stick; 1 star anise; Cloves – 5

ABOUT Easy Chicken Biryani RECIPE

There's nothing like Chicken Biryani which is comforting to soul be it any occasion or mood.. Enjoy this simple easy to make delicious Chicken Biryani

Ingredients Serving: 5

Chicken -1/2 kg
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
3 cups water
Onion-2 large thinly sliced
tomato-1
Green chili – 4 slit lengthwise
Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tblspn
Mint leaves- 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves-1/2 cup
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp - adjust
Biryani Masala/Garam Masala – 1 tbsp
turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Fennel Powder 1/4 Tsp
Thick Unsour Curd 1 cup
Cashew-2 tbsp
Raisins - 2 tbsp
Ghee – 3 tbsp
Oil – 3 tblspn
Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Kewra Essence - 1-2 drops - optional
For Whole spices
Bay Leaf – 1
Cardamom – 5 crushed
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
Cinnamon – 1 small stick
1 star anise
Cloves – 5
Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp - adjust

Instructions

Wash and Soak the basmati rice for 30 min, drain excess water and set aside.
In a pressure cooker heat oil and ghee, Fry cashews and raisins until golden brown. Drain them and keep it aside.
Add all the whole spices and allow it to splutter
Add in the onion, green chili and saute over a low heat until onions turn brown
Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
Add in tomatoes, spice powders, coriander leaves and mint leaves. Mix well.
Add in curd and mix well. Add in the chicken pieces and saute for 10 mins till the chicken is well coated in the masala.
Add in Basmati rice and combine well. Pour 3 cups of water and season with salt and mix well. Add Kewra essence
Now bring this mixture to a boil and reduce the flame, cover the pressure cooker and cook for 1 whistle, simmer and cook for 15 mins. Switch off and let the steam release by itself.
Once cooked, open the pressure cooker and fluff it with a fork. Add lemon juice and mix well
Serve hot with raita

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