Biryani Rice Recipe Recipe

Name: Biryani Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. Rice Basmati or possibly long-grain rice; 1 1/2 c. Less 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp Oil Salt to taste; 1/2 lb Chicken cut into small pcs; 3 Tbsp. Oil; 1 lrg Onion minced; 1/2 tsp Ginger paste; 1/2 tsp Garlic paste; 1 tsp Grnd cumin; 1 tsp Grnd coriander; 1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr; 1 x Bay leaf; 2 x Cloves; 2 x Cardamoms pn Cinnamon; 1 sm Tomato quartered; 1 sm Potato peeled and quartered; 3 Tbsp. Plain yogurt; 1/4 tsp Saffron

Servings: persons

3/4 c. Rice Basmati or possibly long-grain rice
1 1/2 c. Less 2 tbsp water
1 tsp Oil Salt to taste
1/2 lb Chicken cut into small pcs
3 Tbsp. Oil
1 lrg Onion minced
1/2 tsp Ginger paste
1/2 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Grnd cumin
1 tsp Grnd coriander
1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr
1 x Bay leaf
2 x Cloves
2 x Cardamoms pn Cinnamon
1 sm Tomato quartered
1 sm Potato peeled and quartered
3 Tbsp. Plain yogurt
1/4 tsp Saffron

1
Wash rice and put in a small saucepan with all above ingredients.
2
Bring it to a boil on high heat, then cover and simmer gently till all the water is absorbed.
3
The grains should be tender but hard.
4
Set aside uncovered.
5
Heat oil in a large saucepan (medium heat), add in onions and fry until golden brown around the edges, add in garlic and ginger.
6
All at once add in all the spices and fry one minute longer.
7
Add in all remaining ingredients except saffron.
8
Add in salt to taste.
9
Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally (about 1/2 hour).
10
There should be very little liquid remaining in the pan.
11
(During cooking a little water may be added if necessary to avoid sticking).
12
Add in half the prepared rice, spreading it proportionately over the mix, drizzle one tbsp of oil over it and add in the saffron mixed into two tsp of lowfat milk.
13
Cover with remaining rice, cover and cook on very low heat for ten min.
14
Serve accompanied with whipped, lightly sweetened yogurt.
15
The chicken could be substituted with 1/2 lb.
16
of mixed vegetables.

527

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. Rice Basmati or possibly long-grain rice, 1 1/2 c. Less 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp Oil Salt to taste, 1/2 lb Chicken cut into small pcs, and more.

Yes, Biryani Rice Recipe 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.

Biryani Rice Recipe

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