Chicken biryani is a palatable dish that is relished all over India. From north to south, everybody takes delight in eating the flavoursome dish. Chicken, which is now made in several Indian homes and restaurants, has a rich history.

This biryani was introduced by Persians in India. Persians used to prepare a dish called Pulao which was made by cooking together rice, vegetables, meats, and aromatic spices. Persian invasion alongside the spread of islamic empire made this popular across Middle East and Central Asia. Once known as Pulao, this dish, named after the word ‘Birian’ which fried before cooking, became popularly known as Biryani. 

It is an ancient cuisine that was considered to be an exotic dish and was a life of kingly meetings. At present, it is a dish that makes people drool with its aromatic blend of spices. It was the life of a party in the past and still considered to be exquisite in every get together.  

In this blog we will talk about chicken biryani recipe and will discuss about making it at home.

Home Made Chicken Biryani Recipe

Here Are Ingredients The Ingredients Of Chicken Biryani

Briyani Masala

• One to two bay leaves 
• 1 Star anise
• 10 to 12 green cardamom
• 8 cloves
• One and a half black cardamom
• Half teaspoon black pepper
• 2 grams cinnamon
• One and half teaspoon fennel seeds
• One teaspoon shahi jeera
• One and fourth teaspoon grated nutmeg
• Two stands of maze

Dry roast all these spices and condiments together on a low flame for one to two minutes. Then grind them finely to make biryani masala. If you make this masala in a large amount, you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Marination

• Take three to five tablespoons of plain yogurt.
• Add turmeric, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, salt, chili powder, and lemon in it and mix it properly in a large bowl.
• Take the chicken, make small slits it in, marinate it well, and keep it aside for 1 hour. You can also keep it aside overnight.

Preparation of Chicken Biryani

• Rinse two cups of rice and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
• Soak a few strands of saffron in milk and keep it aside.
• While rice is kept aside to soak, heat a large sized and heavy bottom pressure cooker.
• Roast 2 bay leaves, 4 green cardamoms, small pieces of cinnamon, 1 star anise, 6 cloves, three fourth teaspoons of shahi jeera, and 1 strand of mace in the oil. 
• Add thinly sliced onions in the oil with all the condiments and roast them till they turn light brown.
• Add marinated chicken, roast it for 5 minutes, and then cover it with a lid. Let it cook on low flame till it turns tender and soft. 

Making Chicken Biryani

• Once the chicken turns soft, add one fourth spoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon of chicken biryani masala, three fourth spoon of red chilli, few mint leaves, two to three slit green chillis.
• Drain the rice and spread it evenly over the chicken.
• Boil 2 cups of water in a separate bowl. 
• Pour this boiled water gently across the sides of the pressure cooker and then on the rice. Also add saffron soaked milk with it.
• Level the rice and cover it with a lid. Stop the flame after one whistle and open the cooker after pressure releases.
• Your chicken biryani is ready to serve. 

This recipe is easy to make. It is a go-to-dish for all the chicken lovers and they prefer having it as a part of their dinner party. Try making chicken biryani with the help of this simple recipe and you will enjoy it.

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