Chicken biryani

Name: Chicken biryani
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 lb chicken thigh, diced; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 medium onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

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Chicken biryani is a fragrant rice dish where spiced chicken and rice come together in a rich, aromatic meal.

What is biryani?

Biryani is a South Asian rice dish built around spices, aroma and layers. The chicken flavours the rice, while herbs and aromatics create the warm fragrance that makes biryani so recognisable.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 40 min

Ingredients

basmati rice – 1 1/2 cups
chicken thigh, diced – 1 lb
plain yogurt – 3/4 cup
onion, sliced – 2 medium
garlic, minced – 3 cloves
ginger, grated – 1 tbsp
diced tomatoes – 1 cup
garam masala – 2 tsp
ground cumin – 1 tsp
ground coriander – 1 tsp
turmeric – 1/2 tsp
chili powder – 1/2 tsp
vegetable oil – 3 tbsp
water – 2 1/2 cups
salt – 1 1/2 tsp
cilantro, chopped – 2 tbsp

Method

1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, half of the spices and a little salt for 20 minutes.
2. Fry the onions in oil until golden, then add garlic, ginger, tomatoes and the remaining spices.
3. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the rice and water, cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
5. Rest for 10 minutes and finish with chopped cilantro.