How to make Chicken Biryani in a Kadhai at home

The winter weekend is here and nothing can beat the comfort enjoying piping hot Chicken Biryani. So, if you are a biryani lover and up for some cooking this weekend, then try this Chicken Biryani that can be easily made in a kadhai too. Scroll down to read the recipe.

1/2 kg chicken, 3 tbsp curd, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 bay leaf, 2 green cardamom, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1 strand mace, 1 cup rice, 2 tbsp ghee, 1 onion, 2 green chilli, 1/4 cup curd, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 cups water, 4 tbsp fried onion, 1 sprig mint leaves, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 2 tbsp saffron water.

Add curd, ginger garlic paste, salt, garam masala, lemon juice, and chill powder to a mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces evenly to the mixture and mix well. Allow it to rest for 60 minutes.

In the meantime, cook rice in a rice in a vessel with enough water. Make sure it is only 60% cooked.

In a heavy-bottomed kadhai, add ghee and all the other spices. Sauté them for 30 seconds.

Next, add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn light brown.

Now, simply add the marinated chicken pieces, gently mix well and cover and cook for 30-35 minutes on a low flame.

Once the pieces turn tender, add curd, green chilli, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Mix them all well.

Now, layer the chicken with cooked rice, fried onion, and saffron water. Cover the lid of the kadhai and seal it with soft flour dough.

Cook for 15 minutes. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves. Serve hot!

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