Chicken Dum Biryani

Ingredients (32)

• ·kg chicken
• ·tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ·cup yogurt
• ·tsp red chili powder
• ·tsp turmeric powder
• ·tbsp coriander powder
• ·tsp garam masala powder
• ·tsp salt
• ·tsp cumin powder
• ·pieces bay leaves
• ·pieces cloves
• ·tsp cumin seeds
• ·pieces green cardamoms
• ·cup fried onions
• ·fresh coriander
• ·pieces green chilies
• ·tbsp lemon juice
• ·tbsp ghee
• ·cup oil
• ·strands saffron
• ·kg basmati rice
• ·cups water
• ·piece star anise
• ·piece black cardamom
• ·piece cinnamon stick
• ·tbsp salt
• ·lemon
• ·fresh coriander
• ·fried onions
• ·green chilies
• ·tbsp ghee
• ·food color

1. 1

   Mix all the marinade ingredients with chicken. Keep aside for 2–3 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Boil water with whole spices, salt, lemon, and coriander. Add rice and cook until 80–90% done. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat some ghee/oil and sauté marinated chicken for 5–10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add a layer of rice on top.

5. 5

   Sprinkle fried onions, fresh coriander, green chilies, ghee, and optional food color.

6. 6

   Cover tightly and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot with raita or salad.