A delicious chicken biryani made with marinated chicken, rice, and a blend of spices. The dish is cooked together with tomatoes, onions, and yogurt, then baked to perfection. Best served with raita made from yogurt.
1: In a pan, add oil and fry onion until translucent.
2: Add freshly chopped garlic and tomatoes, cover and cook on low heat.
3: Remove the tomato skins and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
4: Marinate the chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, and lemon juice.
5: Add the marinated chicken to the tomato gravy and sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes.
6: Add green chilies and diced potatoes, then cook for 5 more minutes. Turn off the flame.
7: For the rice, bring 2 litres of water to boil.
8: Add rice, salt, and whole spices, cooking for 5 minutes.
9: Drain the rice and set aside.
10: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
11: Remove the chicken from the stove and add the boiled rice, mixing well with the chicken and gravy.
12: Add butter and sprinkle crispy onion on top if desired.
13: Pour half a cup of water on rice before baking, cover with foil paper and lid, and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.
