This style of Chicken Biryani is called the ‘Pakki-Biryani’, where
the chicken and the rice are cooked separately and then combined in the
final step. There are a lot of different ways of making Biryani and here
is one simple, easy and yet incredibly delicious recipe that is just
‘too good’ and we had to pass it on. Do not get intimidated by the
number of ingredients or the steps…just follow along step-by-step and
WOW your family and friends! Also, check out the prefect accompaniment
for this Biryani — Cilantro & Mint Raita We think they were made for each other…Ingredients:
Chicken with bones – 2 lbs, cut
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Water – 8 cups
Yogurt (Curd) – 1.5 cups
Potatoes – 1, large (cubed) – optional
Oil – 3 tbsp
Clarified Butter (Ghee) – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 2 tsps (minced)
Ginger – 2 tsps (minced)
Green Chili – to taste
Cinnamon Stick – 2″pc
Bay Leaves – 2
Black Cardamom – 1
Mace – 3 pcs
Green Cardamoms – 4
Cloves – 4
Whole Peppercorns – to taste
Golden Raisins – 1 tbsp
Cashews – 1 tbsp (heaped)
Salt – to taste
Black Cumin – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Saffron (Kesar) – 1/4 tsp
Mint Leaves – 2 handfuls (chopped)
Cilantro – 1/4 cup (chopped)
Fried Onions – 1 cup (divided)
