Biriani Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Biriani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 each chicken legs skinned, and cut up (keep the bones); 1/2 cup yogurt, plain; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 can tomato paste; 1 large tomatoes chopped; 3 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 1/2 cups basmati rice washed; 7 cups water; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 each cloves; 1 each cinnamon sticks; 4 each peppercorns; 1 teaspoon jeera seeds

Servings: persons

6 each chicken legs skinned, and cut up (keep the bones)
1/2 cup yogurt, plain
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can tomato paste
1 large tomatoes chopped
3 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups basmati rice washed
7 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 each cloves
1 each cinnamon sticks
4 each peppercorns
1 teaspoon jeera seeds

1
Layer A: Mix these together and cook, covered, in a medium pot until the chicken is done.
2
Layer B: Heat oil in a frying pan.
3
Add above ingredients and fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add mixture to the chicken and add 2 teaspoons garam masala and 1 cup fried onions.
5
Salt and 1 teaspoon chilli powder can be added also if desired.
6
Layer C: Boil water.
7
Add rice and salt and continue boiling until nearly, but not quite, cooked.
8
Strain and place in a Corningware pot.
9
Layer D: In a frying pan heat oil.
10
Add cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and jeera seeds.
11
When slightly brown pour over rice.
12
Make a layered dish of rice-meat-rice-meat.
13
Cover and place in Microwave oven for 10 minutes or conventional oven for 20 minutes at 375F (190C).

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 each chicken legs skinned, and cut up (keep the bones), 1/2 cup yogurt, plain, 2 teaspoons ginger, 2 teaspoons garlic, and more.

Yes, Biriani falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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