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कोलकाता बिरयानी (Kolkata Biryani)
Indian · India · Kolkata, West Bengal

Flavored rice with subtle spices, egg, and potatoes.
Prep
40 min
40 min
Cook
60 min
60 min
Total
115 min
115 min
Serves
6
6
Ingredients
- 3 cups basmati rice
- 1 kg chicken
- 3 pcs potatoes
- 3 pcs eggs
- few strands saffron
Method
- 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.
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
