Chicken Masala Biriyani

CHICKEN MASALA BIRIYANI

One of the most simple and quick Biriyani recipe. Chicken masala flavor really stand out in this dish on every bite. This can be your  favorite if you are an Indian masala lover.

Ingredients:

1. Chicken- 1 kg

2. Ghee- 2 tbsp

3. Chilli powder- 3/4 tbsp

4. Coriander powder- 3/4 tbsp

5. Garam masala- 1 tbsp

6. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

7. Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp

8. Crushed Ginger- 1/2 inch

9.Crushed Garlic- 4

10. Curd- 1/4 cup

11. Dalda / Vegetable Ghee- 1 tbsp

12. Clove- 2

13. Cardamon- 2

14. Cinnamon- 1 inch

15. Onion- 4

16. Jeeragasala Rice- 2 cup

17. Boiling water- 4 cup

18. Cashew nuts and Raisins- 1 tbsp ech

19. Salt- as required

20. Coconut oil- 1 tbsp

Marinate Chicken with 1 tbsp Ghee, Chilli powder, Coriander powder, Garam masala, Turmeric powder, Pepper powder, Ginger, Garlic, Curd and salt for 1 hour.

Wash rice and drain water completely.

Heat Coconut oil and roast cashew nuts and Raisins separately.  In the same left over oil, roast 1 onion till golden brown. This is for garnish.

Take a cooker. Heat 1 tbsp Ghee and Dalda together. Roast Clove, Cardamon and Cinnamon. Add 3 Onion and saute well. Add the marinated Chicken and cook well stirring often. Once the Chicken is cooked through and the gravy is dry add Rice and saute for 1 minute. Add boiling water. Adjust salt and close the cooker. Initially don't put whistle. When steam starts coming well through the steam hole, put the whistle on and turn into low flame. Cook for exact 5 minutes. Turn off gas and let it sit for 30-45 minutes.

Once you open cooker, mix well adding roasted Nuts ans Raisins. Garnish with roasted Onion.

Flavorsome Chicken Masala Biriyani is ready. Serve with Raita, Papad and Chammanthi.