Homemade biryani recipe: A step-by-step guide to perfect flavour

Jul 04, 2024 Eshita Bhargava

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Marination Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani spices, and salt for at least 2 hours.

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Cooking the Rice Cook the basmati rice until it is 70% done, then drain and set aside.

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Fry the Onions Fry thinly sliced onions in ghee or oil until they turn golden brown and crispy.

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Cooking the Marinated Chicken In a large pot, cook the marinated chicken until it is tender and fully cooked.

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Homemade biryani recipe: A step-by-step guide to perfect flavour

Marination Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani spices, and salt for at least 2 hours.

Cooking the Rice Cook the basmati rice until it is 70% done, then drain and set aside.

Fry the Onions Fry thinly sliced onions in ghee or oil until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Cooking the Marinated Chicken In a large pot, cook the marinated chicken until it is tender and fully cooked.

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