ചിക്കൻ ബിരിയാണി | Chicken Biryani Malayalam Recipe | Kerala Easy cook recipes

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.

Cut chicken into pieces.

Marinate chicken with turmeric powder, garam masala, and lime juice.

Slice onions and fry them until golden brown.

Fry cashew nuts and raisins until golden.

Add garlic and ginger paste to the chicken and mix well.

Cook the marinated chicken in a non-stick pan.

Add fried onions to the chicken mixture.

Add 2 cups of basmati rice and 1 tsp salt to the pot.

Pour water over the rice and chicken mixture.

Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked and rice is tender.

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