Nothing says ‘celebration’ or ‘pure joy’ to me like a big pot of homemade chicken biryani. The aroma fills the whole house and always brings a smile to my face, especially when shared with loved ones.
Simple Chicken Biryani
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1.5 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Steps
- Soak rice for 30 minutes, then cook until 70% done and drain.
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, sauté sliced onions until golden. Add marinated chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender and rice is fully cooked.