Precook rice only
Basmati rice must not be soft before the layer. Otherwise Biryani becomes muddy.
Indian Recipe
Biryani
This Biryani recipe works with chicken or vegetables, yoghurt marinade, basmati rice, whole spices, onions, mint, coriander and saffron milk. The layers cook together in the 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 spice layers
Biryani is not a normal rice pot. The rice is only precooked to about 70 percent, then layered and steamed with the aromatic base. Thus, the grains remain long, loose and fragrant.
Lunch
One-Pot Recipes
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Recipe
Biryani
Biryani is layered with basmati rice, marinated meat or vegetables, spices, onions and saffron. The rice is only pre-cooked and steamed.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare marinades
Mix chicken or vegetables with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, biryani masala, salt, chilli and herbs.
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2
Precook 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
Boil base
Fry marinated chicken or vegetables in ghee or oil and cook almost.
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4
Layers
Rice, onions, mint, coriander and saffron milk on the base layer. Close the pot firmly.
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5
Steaming
Steam Biryani in a small heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Leave to rest for 10 minutes and loosen gently.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Biryani
Do not stir layers
After the layer is steamed, not stirred. Thus, rice and aromas remain separate.
Leave it alone
Wait 10 minutes after steaming. Then the rice can be loosened more easily.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace chicken with cauliflower, potatoes, peas and bread, shorten cooking time a little.
yoghurt-Raita with cucumber and mint balances spices and heat well.
Nutrition per serving
720kcal
88.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
24.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Biryani
It dampens later in layers finished. Fully cooked rice would become muddy when steaming.
Yes, with cauliflower, potatoes, peas, carrots or bread.
Raita, cucumber salad, coriander, mint and some lime fit well with the spices.
After steaming, the moisture is distributed better and the rice can be looser.
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