Recipe Details
कोलकाता बिरयानी (Kolkata Biryani)
Main Courses
Indian
Tags
#biryani, #kolkata, #royal
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Flavored rice with subtle spices, egg, and potatoes.
Inspired by Mughlai cuisine, this biryani is a staple in Kolkata, notable for its addition of boiled eggs and potatoes.
Marinate chicken with yogurt and spices and boil potatoes.
Cook rice to 70% doneness, infuse saffron in milk.
Layer marinated chicken, rice, and potatoes in a pot.
Simmer under a tight lid for 'dum.'
Garnish with boiled eggs and saffron threads.
Traditionally served with raita.
Ingredients
- basmati rice — 3 cups
- chicken — 1 kg
- potatoes — 3 pcs
- eggs — 3 pcs
- saffron — few strands
