How to cook 1 kg. Chicken Biriyani with Raw rice at home / 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 and ghee in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly.

Add whole spices, followed by chopped tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala; mix well.

Add mint leaves and cashew nuts (if using).

Pour in fresh coconut milk and water; season with salt.

Add raw rice and lemon juice; do not stir.

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

Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

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