With Persian roots brought to the Indian subcontinent by Mughal dynasties, biryani developed in different regions of India and Pakistan with its own styles (Hyderabad, Lucknow), today being one of the most celebrated rice dishes in the world.
Indian
Chicken Biryani
Traditional Indian Chicken Biryani with Spiced Basmati Rice, Authentic Step by Step Recipe.
- Indian
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
- lactosa
40 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 520 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Carbohydrates 62 g
- Fat 18 g
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chicken Biryani is an Indian preparation with difficult difficulty. Reserve about 100 minutes in total (40 for mise en place and preparation, 60 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of basmati rice.
- Have ready: 800 g of chopped chicken.
- Have ready: 300 g of natural yogurt.
- Have ready: 2 crispy fried onions.
- Have ready: Chopped ginger and garlic.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Marinate chicken with yogurt
Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic, garam masala and salt for at least 2 hours. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Cook the marinated chicken in a saucepan until almost done
Cook the marinated chicken in a saucepan until almost done, with some of the fried onion and herbs. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Cook basmati rice in water with whole spices until...
Cook basmati rice in water with whole spices until 70% (still firm), drain. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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In a saucepan with a thick base
In a casserole with a thick base, place a layer of chicken and sauce, cover with a layer of rice. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Repeat the layers
Repeat the layers, ending with rice, and sprinkle with saffron in milk, melted ghee and fried onion. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cover tightly (sealing with dough or aluminum foil) and cook…
Cover tightly (sealing with dough or aluminum foil) and cook over very low heat (dum) for 25-30 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time. In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.In demanding recipes, do not improvise times: precision makes the difference.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
Chef's tips
- The hermetic sealing of the casserole during the 'dum' is essential so that it steams without losing aromas.
- Do not cook the rice completely before layering, it will end up steaming.
Variations
- Vegetarian biryani with vegetables
- Mutton Biryani (Hyderabadi)
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