Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Name: Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken; 1 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 tablespoon ghee ((use store-bought or homemade ghee)); 2 large onions; 2 inch ginger (grated (or ginger paste)); 5 cloves garlic (grated (or garlic paste)); 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (shah jeera); 3 pieces cinnamon; 5 green cardamom; 5 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; ½-¾ tsp salt (adjust as per taste); 3 cups Basmati rice; 1 black cardamom; 3 small pieces cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 3 mace; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoon milk; ½ tsp saffron; ½ cup mint leaves; ½ cup cilantro; 1 tablespoon ghee

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Indulge in the rich and authentic flavors of this Hyderabadi chicken biryani, which features perfectly cooked basmati rice and tender, juicy chicken that you just can't get enough of. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for parties and gatherings and is sure to wow your guests with its delicious taste. My easy-to-follow recipe includes all the tips, tricks, and troubleshooting you need to make the most delicious and authentic chicken biryani.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:32:10 GMT