Biryani
Biryani is a flavorful dish combining marinated meat, fragrant basmati rice, and aromatic spices, perfect for family dinners.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 500 g chicken or lamb cut into pieces
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 4 cups water
- 3 tbsp biryani masala
- 4-5 green chilies slit
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
- Whole spices 2-3 cardamom pods, 2-3 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice until the water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pot; add whole spices and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- Stir in the marinated meat and cook until browned.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add yogurt, green chilies, biryani masala, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the soaked rice and layer it over the meat mixture.
- Pour 4 cups of water over the rice; add mint and coriander leaves.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Fluff the biryani gently before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g