What is chicken biryani

Chicken biryani is a very famous and flavorful dish that comes from Indian subcontinent. It made with chicken biryani, Basmati Rice or rice and other spices.  Biryani is famous for its rich taste and fragrant aroma.

Chicken biryani made with mixture of ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala powder, yogurt, lemon juice. The rice is separately boiled and then in a Big pan first we put chicken marinated on top we put boiled rice we can garnish with onions, mint leaves. Saffron..Than it  cook on low flame. After sometime turn off flame.

Chicken biryani is served with raita ,salad.

In different region we saw a variation of chicken biryani each have their own blend of spices & cooking methods. It is made in every special occasions and popular choice at restaurants.

Chicken biryani recipe:

How many calories in chicken biryani

chicken biryani calories depend upon recipe and portions size. I am providing here general estimate.

1 Cup which is 200 grams of chicken biryani contain 400 to 500 calories estimated. The estimate contain rice, chicken, spices & other ingredients which is used in making biryani. Please note that calories differ based on ingredient & cooking method its best to refer nutritional information provided on the packaging.

Vijayawada chicken biryani

Vijayawada chicken biryani is famous and flavorful dish from Vijayawada which is in Andhra Pradesh India. It’s famous for its unique species and great taste. Let’s start making Vijayawada chicken biryani.

ingredients 

1 kgs chicken

4 Tablespoon ginger garlic paste

4 green chilies

1 Cup Yogurt

1/2   Cup Mint leaves

1/2  Cup coriander leaves

2 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 turmeric powder

2 tsp biryani masala

2 tsp garam masala powder

8 Cup Water

8 Tablespoon Ghee or oil

Salt to taste

For spices powder.

4 tsp fennel seeds

2 inch cinnamon stick

6 green cardamom

6  cloves

for garnish. 

Fried onions

Chopped coriander leaves

instructions 

1) wash basmati rice in a running water soak it for 1 hour

2) In a blender grind fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods & cloves make a fine powder.

3) Now take a large pot add ghee or oil  turn on flame add onion until golden brown add ginger garlic paste green chilies saute it until raw smell disappear.

4) add tomatoes red chilli powder, turmeric powder biryani masala powder, salt mix well  when tomato cooked well add chicken mix it saute it for a some time add yogurt after whisk stir well.

5) Add coriander leaves add mint leaves keep some for garnishing.

6) Now  add soaked basmati rice add water and cook.

7) cook rice 80% ,when rice cooked 80% keep flame on low add some Ghee on top add grinded spice powder on rice cover it and cook for 10_15 minutes.

8) Turn off flame and keep biryani on  rest.

9) Garnish with fresh Chopped coriander leaves & fried onions.

10) famous Vijayawada chicken biryani is ready to serve .

Mirchi ka salan:

Mirchi ka salan is a very famous side dish of chicken biryani let’s start making

Ingredients:

15-20 long green chillies

2 tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp mustard seeds

3 medium size onion chopped

4 tablespoon oil

3 tsp ginger garlic paste

12_15 curry leaves

Salt(as required)

2 cup tamarind pulp

2 tsp cumin powder

2 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Coriander leaves(chopped)

Instructions:

First wash green chillies and make a slit,remove seeds and keep aside.

Take a pan add oil turn on flame when oil become hot,add cumin seeds,mustard seeds saute it.

Add chopped onion mix it when onion color changes add curry leaves and ginger garlic paste saute it.

Next add turmeric powder ,add red chilli powder,salt,add coriander powder,cumin powder mix well add some water cook it by covering lid.

Now take a bowl add salt,red chilli powder,add cumin powder,add coriander powder mix well and add this in slit green chillies.

Now add green chillies in pan cook 3-4 min,now add tamarind pulp mix well and again cook 10-15 minute on low flame.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Turn off flame.Mirchi ka salan is ready.

Raita recipe

Ingredients

2   Cup yogurt ( plain)

1   Cup onion chopped

1   Cup tomatoes chopped

1    cup cucumber chopped

2    Tablespoon coriander leaves

2   Tablespoon mint leaves

1   tsp Roasted cumin powder

Salt as required

Water as required

Instructions

First of all take a large bowl add yogurt & whisk it until it become soft & creamy.

Then add onion Chopped, tomatoes chopped, cucumber chopped mix well.

Next add salt & roasted cumin powder mix well.

Then add mint leaves & coriander leaves.

If you want thick Raita then refregerate it 30 minutes.

You can adjust quantity or Thickness by adding water.

Serve Raita with chicken biryani.

Mint chutney Recipe

Let’s start making mint chutney

Ingredients

2   Cup Mint leaves

2   Tablespoon lemon juice

1    tsp greated ginger

1   small onion Chopped

2_3    green chilies

Salt as required

Water as required

Coriander leaves

Instructions

Take a mixing jar add ginger, onion, green chilies, coriander leaves  and mint leaves.

If need add water to grinder.

Transfer the ground chutney to bowl add salt and lemon juice ( you can add it while grinding) also.

Serve mint chutney with chicken biryani.