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कोलकाता बिरयानी (Kolkata Biryani)

Indian · India · Kolkata, West Bengal

Flavored rice with subtle spices, egg, and potatoes.

Prep
40 min
Cook
60 min
Total
115 min
Serves
6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • 1 kg chicken
  • 3 pcs potatoes
  • 3 pcs eggs
  • few strands saffron

Method

  1. Marinate chicken with yogurt and spices and boil potatoes.
  2. Cook rice to 70% doneness, infuse saffron in milk.
  3. Layer marinated chicken, rice, and potatoes in a pot.
  4. Simmer under a tight lid for 'dum.'
  5. Garnish with boiled eggs and saffron threads.

Chef's tips

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavors.
  • Use waxy potatoes for better texture.
Recipe by Food Pulse Editors · worldofjoy.com/recipes/kolkata-biryani