Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in Hyderabad, India. It is a rice dish made of Basmati Rice and Indian exotic spices.  The name is derived from the Persian word beryan (n) means roasted.  

HYDERABADI  CHICKEN  BIRYANI

1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
3 black cardamon
6 green cardamon
6 cloves
6 black pepper
2 bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp. caraway seeds
salt to taste


For the chicken:
 800 grams chicken, cut into pieces
2 tbsps. ginger and garlic paste
1 tbsp. red chili powder
salt to taste
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. green cardomom powder
1 cup brown onions
4 tbsps. pure ghee, melted
2 tbsps. fresh coriander leaves, chopped
10 to 12 mint leaves
2 green chili, broken
1 tsp, turmeric powder
1 tsp. lemon juice

Filling: 
1 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves, chopped
6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
2 tbsps. brown onions
1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. green cardamom powder


Garnish:
1 tbsp. brown onions
1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
1/4 tsp. green cardamom powder
saffron soaked in milk - few strands
5 tbsps. pure ghee



Just watch the Video for the procedure:




courtesy of Marty Perumala