Biryani is a popular South Asian dish that is made with rice, spices, and meat (usually chicken or lamb) or vegetables. Here is a recipe for making biryani:
Ingredients:
2 cups of basmati rice
1 lb of chicken or lamb (cut into pieces)
1 cup of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of ginger paste
1 tablespoon of garlic paste
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1 teaspoon of coriander powder
1 teaspoon of garam masala
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
2-3 green cardamom pods
2-3 cloves
2 onions (finely sliced)
3-4 green chilies (chopped)
1/4 cup of oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Directions:
Wash the rice in cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
Add the chicken or lamb pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
In a large pot, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced onions and green chilies and sauté until the onions are golden brown.
Add the marinated chicken or lamb and stir for 5-7 minutes until the meat is browned.
Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the meat. Stir well to combine.
Add enough water (about 3 cups) to cover the rice and meat mixture by about an inch.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
Once the biryani is cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with raita or your favorite side dish.
Enjoy your delicious homemade biryani!
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