Simple Chicken Biryani

Simple Chicken Biryani

 I have already posted Pakki Chicken Biryani. I was thinking to make it little bit simple for my one of the very close friend Praba sam  . So ,I made this version. Hope you guys find it good :)

Preparation Time: 10min
Cooking Time: 10 min

Serves:2

Shelf life:1day

Serving Suggestion: Onion Raitha is more than enough!!!!

Ingredients :

2 cups Basmati rice

3/4kg Chicken pieces

Onion 3 large,sliced

1 cup Yoghurt

1 tsp Ginger paste

1/2 tspGarlic paste

1 tsp     Green chilli paste

1/2 cup Tomato puree

2 tsp Red Chilli powder

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Cumin powder (roasted)

1/2 tspCardamom powder

2 tsp Garam masala powder

1/2 cup Milk

A pinch Saffron

1 tsp Coriander powder

Green Coriander leaves 2 tbsp, chopped

Water 3 1/2 cups

7 tbsp Oil

Salt as required

Method:

1. Make a mixture with tomato yoghurt, puree, green chilli paste, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt.
2. Take the chicken and marinade it in the same mixture. Let it rest for 3-4 hours.
3. Put oil in a pan, heat it and fry onions till they turn golden brown.
4. Now, to this add the marinated chicken and cook the entire mixture for 10 mints.
5. After that in a pressure cooker, take the rice and add 3 1/2 cups of water to it. Also, take the saffron, mix with the milk and add to the rice.
6. Lastly, add the cardamom powder and the chicken pieces, along with the marinade.
7. Mix all the ingredients gently, cover with the cooker lid and pressure cook for 1 whistle.