Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi Style Recipe

Name: Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter); 20 whole cloves; 9 whole cardamom pods; 5 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 small green chile peppers; 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste; 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 fresh curry leaves (optional); 3 cups uncooked jasmine or white rice; 4 1/8 cups water; 1 sprig cilantro leaves with stems

Servings: persons

1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
20 whole cloves
9 whole cardamom pods
5 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
5 small green chile peppers
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
6 fresh curry leaves (optional)
3 cups uncooked jasmine or white rice
4 1/8 cups water
1 sprig cilantro leaves with stems

1
Soak rice for 30 minutes in enough water to cover; then drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves. Then stir in onion, and cook until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in chile peppers and ginger paste. Stir in yogurt, salt, and curry, and then place chicken in pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces, until only about 1 cup of liquid remains.
3
Mix in rice, water, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Check rice after about 12 minutes; if it is dry, add 1/2 cup water, and continue cooking.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter), 20 whole cloves, 9 whole cardamom pods, 5 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi Style 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.

Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi Style

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