Sunday, August 7, 2011

Simple Chicken Biryani


Samayal :

Chicken - 1/4 kg
Rice - 250 gm
Big Onion - 2
Chicken Masala - 1 tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
Corriander Powder - 1/4 tbsp
Brinji Leaf, Cinnamon sticks, Annis, Ginder Garlic paste - as necesary
Turmeric powder, Food color - a pinch
Salt - as necessary


Seimurai [Method]:

* Marinate Chopped chicken with chicken masala, chilli powder and salt for 30mins
* Add water to fill rice in a separate bowl when you start cooking
* In a non-stick pan, heat oil and add Brinji leaf, cinnamon stick and annis
* Add chopped onion and fry till golden brown
* Add Ginder Garlic paste and fry till the raw smells out
* Add the marinated chicken and cook till the chicken in 3/4th cooked
* Add corriander powder, food color and turmeric powder and cook till the content is mixed well
* Add water and salt and bring it to boil by closing the lid on pan
* When boiling, check the taste for salt and add corriander leaves
* Filter rice from water and add it to the pan
* Stir occationally to mix the rice with the content and close the lid
* When water is absorbed completely, simmer the gas and close the lid for 10mins
* Tasty Chicken Biriyani is Ready, Serve with Raitha

Happy Cooking, Happy Tasting !!

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