Sure, here's a recipe for Matan Biryani (chicken biryani) that serves 6-8 people:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons biryani masala powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fried onions
- 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
- Salt to taste
- Water
For layering:
- Fried onions
- Chopped mint leaves
- Chopped cilantro leaves
- Saffron milk (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat the ghee or clarified butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauté until browned on all sides.
- Add the biryani masala powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the plain yogurt, chopped mint leaves, chopped cilantro leaves, and fried onions. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Mix well to coat the rice in the chicken masala mixture.
- Add enough water to the pot to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it up with a fork.
- To assemble the biryani, layer half of the rice in a large serving dish. Top with fried onions, chopped mint leaves, chopped cilantro leaves, and saffron milk if using.
- Layer the remaining rice on top of the first layer. Again, top with fried onions, chopped mint leaves, chopped cilantro leaves, and saffron milk if using.
- Cover the dish with foil and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once heated through, remove the dish from the oven and serve the biryani hot. Enjoy!
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