donne biryani recipe

 

Here is a classic recipe for chicken biryani from South India:

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 4 cups chicken broth or water
• Saffron strands (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash the rice and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the ginger, garlic, and green chilies and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the chicken and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt and cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the yogurt and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth or water to a boil. Stir in the rice and cook until the rice is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. In a large oven-proof dish, spread half of the cooked rice on the bottom. Top with the chicken mixture and then the remaining rice.
11. Sprinkle the cilantro, mint, and lemon juice on top of the rice.
12. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
14. Serve hot with raita and/or chutney. Enjoy!