Hyderabadi Biryani (హైదరాబాద్) बिरयानी

A flavorful, aromatic rice dish from Hyderabad, perfect for special meals.

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 500 g chicken
• 1 cup yogurt
• a pinch saffron
• 4 tbsp ghee
• 3 tbsp biryani masala
• 1 cup fried onions
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• to taste salt

Method

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic paste, and biryani masala for 2 hours.
2. Soak rice and boil with saffron water till half cooked.
3. Layer chicken, rice, fried onions, mint, and cilantro in a pot.
4. Pour ghee on top, cover tightly to cook on low heat.
5. Rest before serving to let flavors meld.

Chef's tips

• Use basmati rice for best results.
• Let biryani rest before serving to enhance flavor.