Chicken Biryani is one of the most popular rice dishes in India, known for its rich aroma and layered flavors. To make perfect biryani, you need long grain biryani basmati rice that cooks fluffy and stays separate. Premium biryani basmati gives the best restaurant-style look and taste.
Begin by washing and soaking the basmati rice for 20 to 30 minutes. Cook it in boiling water with salt and whole spices like bay leaf, cloves, and cardamom. Cook only 70% so the rice stays firm for dum cooking.
In a separate pan, prepare chicken masala with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and biryani spices. Add curd and cook the chicken until tender and flavorful. Now layer the chicken masala and partially cooked rice in a deep pot. Add fried onions, mint leaves, and saffron milk for aroma.
Close the lid tightly and cook on low flame for dum. After 15 minutes, your biryani will be ready with long grains and royal fragrance. Serve hot with raita and salad for a complete biryani meal.
