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Pakistani Biryani Recipe by Ijaz Ansari | چکن بریانی بنانے کا طریقہ

چکن بریانی بنانے کا طریقہ

Here's a delicious Pakistani Biryani Recipe by Ijaz Ansari for you to try:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes, and then drain.

  2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they start to sizzle.

  3. Add the onions and fry until they turn golden brown.

  4. Add the chicken and fry until it turns golden brown.

  5. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Fry for a minute.

  6. Add the diced tomatoes and fry until they turn mushy.

  7. Add the yogurt and fry for 2-3 minutes.

  8. Add the soaked rice to the pot and stir well.

  9. Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste. Stir well.

  10. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

  11. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

  12. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious Pakistani Biryani Recipe by Ijaz Ansari!