Quick Street Style Chicken Biryani | Spicy Commercial Biryani Recipe | Pakistani Street Food

biryani masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative.

Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and biryani masala for at least 1 hour.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry sliced onions until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Layer soaked basmati rice over the chicken mixture evenly.

Sprinkle mint and coriander leaves on top of the rice.

Pour water over the rice until just covered, and season with salt.

Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Gently fluff the biryani with a fork before serving.

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