How To Make The Perfect Chicken Biriyani At Home

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

Start by marinating chicken with yogurt, spices, and let it sit for enhanced flavour.

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Sauté onions until golden brown to add a rich and caramelized sweetness to the biryani.

Layer the marinated chicken at the bottom of the pot for even distribution of flavours.

Parboil Basmati rice, ensuring grains are separate and not overcooked, for perfect texture.

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Infuse the rice with aromatic whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves for fragrance.

Use saffron strands soaked in warm milk to impart a beautiful golden hue to rice.

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Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken, creating alternating layers for uniform taste.

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Drizzle ghee between layers to enhance richness and impart a delightful aroma to biryani.

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