The Best Chicken Biryani Recipe Ever! You will never buy Chicken Biryani anymore!

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color with less cost.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat, sour cream is often cheaper.

Soak Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice for 30 minutes and drain.

In a large pot, heat Oil and fry the sliced Onions until golden brown.

Add Ginger Paste and Garlic Paste, and sauté until fragrant.

Add Chicken Legs and cook until browned.

Stir in Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Roasted Cumin Powder, and Yogurt; mix well.

Add quartered Tomatoes and Lemon Juice; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add Biryani masala and mix well.

Layer the soaked rice on top of the chicken mixture without stirring.

Pour in Water as needed, and add Star Anise and Green Chillies.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the rice is done.

Garnish with Fried Onion before serving.

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