Sunday, February 01, 2009

Hyderabadi Biriyani

Marinate

Chicken
Yogurt
Green Chillies cut
Mint Leaves
Ginger Paste
Garlic Paste
Coriander Leaves
Black Pepper Corn
Black/White Cumin Seeds
Chili Powder
Turmeric Powder
Salt
Cumin Powder
Coriander Powder
Bay Leaf
Mace
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cardamom
Black Cardamom
Fried Onion
Oil

Method

Soak Basmati Rice 30 minutes
Boil Water
Add oil and salt to boiling water
Add soaked rice to boiling water
Let water to boil
Cook rice till it is half-cooked

Heat a cooking pot
Add marinated chicken
Add half-cooked rice
Add coriander leaves
Add fried onion
Add saffron water
Close with a tight lid

Cook for 30 minutes
5 minutes high heat
15 minutes medium heat
10 minutes low heat

Mix and serve.