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
