Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe | Simpol and Flavorful One-Pot Meal by Chef Tatung

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.

Wash basmati rice until the water runs clean, about 5-6 times.

Soak the rice for about 1-2 hours.

Boil water in a pot and add basmati rice, cinnamon stick, turmeric, ginger, and 2 chicken cubes.

Add a little bit of salt to the boiling water.

Fry red onions or shallots in a cast iron pan until brown.

Blend ginger, garlic, and onions with a little water to make a paste.

Cook the rice until al dente, then let it rest.

Season chicken with salt.

Fry the onion, ginger, and garlic paste in olive oil until fragrant.

Add chicken and cook until browned.

Add canned tomatoes and biryani mix, stir to combine.

Add yogurt and green chilies to the mixture.

Layer the cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the pan.

Add fried onions and butter on top of the rice.

Cover and let it cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

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