Ingredients:
- 2 cups Haizoom Steam Basmati Rice
- 500g chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons biryani masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh mint and coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Add this mixture to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the soaked and drained rice along with some salt. Cook the rice until it is 70-80% cooked. Drain the rice and set aside.
- In a separate deep pan or pot, layer the partially cooked rice and the chicken mixture, starting with rice at the bottom. Repeat the layers and finish with a layer of rice on top.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and aromatic.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and coriander leaves. Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful Chicken Biryani with Steam Basmati Rice!
