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Chicken Biryani

The Easiest Chicken Biryani Recipe using just one pot. Chicken Biryani is one of the most favorite dishes and definitely one of the most requested meals at every house in Bangladesh.
Servings 6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp mace powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 2-1 pcs cinnamon
  • 3-4 pcs cardamom
  • 3-4 pcs cloves
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp cumin paste
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped/sliced
  • 2 pcs potatoes medium
  • 3 cups polao rice
  • 6 cups water hot
  • 4-5 pcs green pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp keora water

Instructions

  • Soak rice in the water for 10 mins.
  • Take a pan. Turn off the flame. On the pan add chicken (washed and drained).
  • Add salt, white pepper, mace, nutmeg, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, chili powder, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin paste, oil, and chopped onion.
  • Mix them very well.
  • Turn on the heat and cover the lead. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • When the oil separates add potatoes. Cut the potatoes into small cube pieces and add them.
  • Mix and close the lid. Cook for 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Wash, drain, and add rice.
  • Give a good mix and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups of hot water.
  • Stir and close the lid. Cook for 5 mins.
  • When the water is reduced a bit add green chili and salt. Close the lid. Cook for 5 mins.
  • Add the keora water and cook on low heat for 15-20 mins.
  • Mix and keep it under low heat for another 10 mins.
  • Serve hot!

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Calories: 270kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Bangladeshi, Indian
Keyword: Chicken, Eid Special, Festive, Old Dhaka, Shahi Recipes, Wedding