My Family's Most Favorite Chicken Biryani Recipe 😍

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.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Fry sliced onions until golden brown.

Add bay leaves and whole spices mix to the pot.

Add chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in ginger garlic paste, yogurt, tomatoes, and potatoes; season with salt, red chili powder, red chili crushed, and coriander powder.

Add homemade Bombay biryani masala and mix well.

Layer the boiled basmati rice on top of the chicken mixture.

If using, add dark orange food color to the rice.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld together.

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