Chicken Biryani With Shan Masala Recipe
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Ingredients: Chicken (bone-in) – 1 kg
Shan Chicken Biryani Masala – 1 packet (50g)
Basmati rice – 750 g (soaked for 30–60 mins)
Yogurt (whisked) – 200 g
Onions (sliced) – 2 large (about 250 g)
Tomatoes (chopped) – 2 medium (about 250 g)
Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp
Fresh coriander leaves – ½ cup (chopped)
Mint leaves – ½ cup (chopped)
Green chilies – 2–3 (optional)
Oil or ghee – 175 ml
Water – 2 cups (for chicken) + for boiling rice
Salt – 3 tbsp (for rice water)
Optional: Saffron milk or yellow food color for layering
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Directions:. Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix chicken with:
Shan Biryani Masala
Yogurt
Ginger garlic paste
Half of the chopped mint and coriander
Let it marinate for 30–60 minutes.
2. Prepare the Rice
Boil 15 cups of water with 3 tbsp salt.
Add soaked rice and cook until 70–80% done (grains should be firm).
Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a large pot.
Fry onions until golden brown.
Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the gravy.
4. Layer the Biryani
In a heavy-bottom pot:
Spread half the rice.
Add the chicken curry evenly.
Top with remaining rice.
Sprinkle remaining mint, coriander, green chilies, and saffron milk or food color.
5. Dum (Steam) Cooking
Cover the pot tightly with foil and a lid.
Place on low heat for 10–15 minutes.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. |
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Notes: Chicken Biryani is a famous Pakistani food. We eat at least once in a week.
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