Just pre-cook rice
Basmati rice must not be soft before layering, otherwise Biryani will become soggy.
Indian Recipe
Biryani
This Biryani recipe works with chicken or vegetables, yoghurt marinade, basmati rice, whole spices, roasted onions, mint, coriander and saffron milk. The layers cook together in a closed pot.
Total time
1 hr 50 min
Calories
720 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Advanced
Why this recipe works
Biryani with basmati rice and layers of spices
Biryani is not a normal rice pot. The rice is only about 70 percent pre-cooked, then layered with the aromatic base and steamed. Thus, the grains remain long, loose and fragrant.
Lunch
One-Pot Recipes
Dinner
Meat
Recipe
Biryani
Biryani is layered with basmati rice, marinated meat or vegetables, spices, roasted onions and saffron. It is only pre-cooked and steamed.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare marinade
Mix chicken or vegetables with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, biryani masala, salt, chilli and herbs.
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2
Prepare rice
Cook basmati rice with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and salt in plenty of water for about 6 minutes until it is 70 percent cooked. Drain.
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3
Base cooking
Brown marinated chicken or vegetables in ghee or oil and cook almost until cooked.
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4
Layers
Layer rice, roasted onions, mint, coriander and saffron milk on the base. Close the pot tightly.
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5
Steaming
Steam biryani over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, then leave to rest for 10 minutes and gently loosen.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Biryani
Not stirring layers
After coating, the rice is steamed, not stirred, leaving the rice and flavours separate.
Rest assured
Wait 10 minutes after steaming, then loosen the rice.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace chicken with cauliflower, potatoes, peas and breadcrumbs, reducing cooking time.
yoghurt raita with cucumber and mint balances spices and pungency well.
Nutrition per serving
720kcal
88.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
24.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Biryani
He steamed later in the layers finished. Fully cooked rice would become soggy when steamed.
Yes, with cauliflower, potatoes, peas, carrots or breadcrumbs. Cooking time is a little shorter.
Raita, cucumber salad, coriander, mint and a little lime go well with the spices.
After steaming, the moisture is distributed better and the rice is loosened.
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