🍗 Make spicy, flavorful chicken biryani in minutes — no marination, no biryani masala needed!

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.

Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.

Stir in ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, and spices; cook for a few minutes.

Add chicken and salt; cook until browned.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add basmati rice and water; stir gently.

Layer with fried onions, coriander, and mint leaves.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through.

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