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Karachi Chicken Biryani Recipe for Food Lovers

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Saad Nomani
Karachi Chicken Biryani Recipe for Food Lovers

Karachi Chicken Biryani Recipe for Food Lovers

Certainly! Here's a recipe for Karachi Chicken Biryani:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon biryani masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • A handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons ghee or cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

For the Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

For the Rice:

  • 4-6 cups water
  • 2-3 whole green cardamom pods
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
  4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  5. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned.
  6. Now, add the biryani masala powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
  7. Lower the heat and add the yogurt to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  8. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil for cooking the rice. Add the soaked and drained rice, along with whole cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook the rice until it is 70-80% done (slightly undercooked).
  9. Drain the partially cooked rice and layer it over the chicken in the pot. Sprinkle the mint leaves and coriander leaves on top.
  10. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the rice to steam and fully cook.
  11. Once the biryani is ready, gently fluff the rice with a fork and mix it with the chicken and spices.
  12. Serve the Karachi chicken biryani hot, garnished with additional mint and coriander leaves. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic biryani!

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Note: You can also add fried onions (birista) as a garnish for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.

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