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Biryani Recipe

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@swahilivillagenewark

Sep 14 2025

1h 30m

Serves 6

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Recipe information

Make Biryani in just 1h 30m. Aromatic rice dish with spices, chicken or vegetables.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Spices

Garnish

Others

Preparation

Preparation

1. Soak the Rice

Wash the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 30 minutes.

2. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

Cooking

3. Fry Onions

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil or ghee over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing.

4. Cook Chicken

Add the marinated chicken and chopped tomatoes to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

5. Add Water and Rice

Add 4 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water. Stir gently.

6. Simmer

Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.

Garnishing and Serving

7. Garnish

Once cooked, fluff the biryani with a fork. Top with chopped cilantro, mint leaves, fried onions, and serve hot.

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