Best 4 Chicken Biryani Hyderabadi Style Recipes

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Chicken biryani is a popular Indian dish that can be traced back to the Mughal Empire. It is characterized by its flavorful rice, tender chicken, and aromatic spices. Hyderabadi biryani is a particularly delicious variation of chicken biryani that originated in the city of Hyderabad, India. This dish is known for its unique blend of spices, which gives it a rich and complex flavor. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic chicken biryani hyderabadi style recipe, look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of making this flavorful dish at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HYDERABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI



Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani image

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani is world famous and the dish is flown to many countries from Hyderabad, native to Hyderabad, Chicken biryani is the most popular Indian rice dish.

Provided by Vahchef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a bowl take chicken, ginger garlic paste, mint, curd, green chilies, coriander leaves, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon black cumin, cumin, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder and whole garam masala dry( bay leaf, javitri, cinnamon stick,cloves, green cardamom, black cardamom), fried onion along with oil, mix all very nicely. Soak rice in water for about 30 minutes. Now in a bowl boil water by seasoning with shah jeera, salt, oil and bring to boil. Then add rice to cook, once the rice is half cooked drain the water. In a deeper vessel pan, add marinated chicken spread at the bottom and then add half cooked rice, mint leaves, onion fried, saffron colour and cook for 30 minutes with a closed lid or by covering with a cloth before closing lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 14, Protein 27, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 82

HYDERABADI BIRYANI



Hyderabadi Biryani image

Easy hyderabadi biryani recipe made with basmati rice & chicken marinated in spices. This hyderabadi biryani recipe will give you the best biriyani that's flavorful & delicious.

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Main

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 ½ cups basmati rice ((aged))
½ kg chicken ((preferably thighs & drumsticks))
¼ to ½ teaspoon biryani masala ((garam masala for layering))
1 large onions (or ⅓ cup fried onions store bought)
4 tablespoons coriander leaves ((cilantro ,finely chopped, 2 tbsps + 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp divided))
4 tablespoons mint leaves ((pudina, finely chopped, 2 tbsps + 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp divided))
4 tablespoons oil ((or ghee))
2 tablespoons ghee ((clarified butter))
¼ teaspoon saffron strands ((kesar, soaked in 3 tbsps hot milk))
1¼ tablespoons ginger garlic paste
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 to 2 green chilies (slit)
⅔ cup yogurt ((fresh curd) (or 165 ml or ½ cup + 3 tbsp))
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1 ½ teaspoon red chili powder ((paprika, adjust to taste))
1 to 1 ½ teaspoon biryani masala powder ((or garam masala))
¼ to ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder ((or elaichi powder))
¾ teaspoon salt ((I used 1 ¼ tsp pink salt))
7 cups water
1 to 1¼ teaspoon salt ((I used 1 ½ tsp pink salt))
1 teaspoon oil
1 bay leaf ((tej patta))
3 inch cinnamon (piece (dalchini))
6 cloves ((laung))
4 green cardamom ((elaichi))
1 star anise (( biryani flower))
1 black cardamom ((optional))
2 strands mace ((javitri) (optional))
½ tsp caraway seeds ((shahi jeera) (optional))

Steps:

  • Slice onion thinly, separate the layers and set aside.
  • Heat 4 tbsps oil or ghee in a deep pan.
  • Fry the onions stirring often until deep golden to brown.
  • Do not burn else they turn bitter. Remove them from oil & set aside.
  • Cool & pour this oil to the marinade later.
  • Add yogurt, salt, turmeric, chili powder, biryani or garam masala powder, cardamom powder, green chilli, ginger garlic paste & lemon juice to a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well & taste this. If needed add more salt or spice.
  • Next add in chicken & marinate for 2 hours to overnight for best results.
  • Overnight marination in fridge yields best soft succulent chicken.
  • Wash rice till the water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain & set aside.
  • Heat 6 to 7 cups water in a pot. Add 1 tsp oil, whole spices & salt.
  • Taste this. The water has to be slightly salty.
  • Boil water rapidly for 5 mins to release the aroma of spices.
  • Add rice & cook till it is ¾ or 75% done.
  • The center of the rice must be still slightly uncooked.
  • Do not make the rice mushy. Drain off to a colander.
  • While the rice cooks, transfer marinated chicken to a heavy bottom casserole or non-stick pan.
  • Add oil, ½ of the fried onions, mint & coriander leaves. Mix & spread chicken in a single even layer.
  • Layer the cooked rice evenly, sprinkle fried onions, mint & coriander leaves over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle ¼ tsp masala powder. Pour the saffron milk all over & then ghee.
  • Cover the pot with a foil to trap the steam or dum. Then cover with a tight & heavy lid.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 mins at 200 C in a preheated oven. The timings will slightly vary depending on the depth of the casserole/pot used. Once done, if the chicken is too moist then bake for another 10 mins.
  • Place this over a thick hot griddle or tawa. Set the flame to medium high such that the flame reaches all over the diameter of the casserole. Cook this way for exactly 20 mins.
  • Reduce the flame to lowest. Cook for exactly 15 mins. Off the flame. Rest for 20 to 30 mins.
  • Garnish hyderabadi biryani with fresh chopped coriander leaves & serve with raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 969 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HYDERABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI



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I first became obsessed with Chicken Biryani when I visited Hyderabad in the summer of 2014. In South India I tried every type of biryani possible: Chettinad Biryani, Dum Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Lamb Biryani, Vegetable Biryani, Bombay Biryani, Kerala Chicken Biryani, Pakistani Chicken Biryani. So yes, I consider myself somewhat of a biryani connoisseur. The biryani masalsa with its flavorful spices, and aroma... were incomparable to anything I expected or tasted in the US. I vividly remember my first thoughts being - if I were to be trapped on a deserted island for the rest of my life, I might be okay if I had an endless supply of this delicious biryani. After that out of the world experience, I did everything in my power to recreate the taste at home. After visiting endless biryani restaurants including: Paradise Biryani, Biryani Pot, Asiana's, etc, and after countless trial and errors with various recipes; I believe I have mastered the art of biryani. Now, to the recipe...

Provided by Ankitha Gadag

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 onions
10 -20 chilies (thai chillies work best)
1 -2 tomatoes
basmati rice, - 4 cups
chicken, - 3 lbs (I prefer dark meat, bone-in)
yogurt, - 1 -2 cups
2 lemons or 2 limes
1 bunch mint
1/4 cup seasoning biryani masala, i use the shan version
5 cloves
3 -4 cardamom
1 -2 bay leaf
1 -2 anise
3 black cardamom pods
1 -2 tablespoon mace
4 -5 tablespoons red chili powder
4 -5 tablespoons garam masala
7 -8 saffron
1 tablespoon shah jeera powder
1 -2 tablespoon cumin seed
3 cinnamon sticks
6 ounces ginger-garlic paste

Steps:

  • hyderabadi chicken biryani gravy.
  • Marinate chicken overnight with yogurt, salt, lemon, and red chilli powder.
  • Slice onions thin and length-wise. Fry in oil until brown and crispy. Remove and set aside by soaking in paper towels.
  • Use the remainder oil to add the following spices: (cloves, cardomom, bay leaf, anise, black cardomom, mase, shah jeera, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks).
  • Once fragrant, add in the tomatoes, chillies and girnger/garlic paste.
  • Now, add in the garam masala.
  • After stirring a few mins, add in the marinated chicken.
  • Now, add in the Shan Biryani Masala.
  • Stir and cover with a lid over medium-low heat. This will need to cook for an hr or so. The longer it cooks, the more tender the meat will be.
  • Soak the basmati rice in cool water after flushing about 3-4 times.
  • Boil around 6 cups of water for the 4 cups of rice, Add in the rice. Heat uncovered until the first boil appears within the first 10-15 minutes.
  • Use the tray and line the first layer with gravy and chicken from earlier. Now add a layer on top with the semi- cooked rice. Top with garnish of mint and the fried onion from earlier.
  • Continue with step 11 until the tray is full.
  • Soak the saffron layers in warm milk for a couple minutes Garnish this dilution over the top of the biryani.
  • Cover the tray with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI RECIPE BY TASTY



Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken, basmati rice, onions, oil, ghee, salt, lemon, red chili powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, caraway seed, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, green chiles, pudina leaves, coriander leaf, saffron, curd, fried onions, oil and ghee, basmati rice, caraway seed, lemon juice, vegetable oil, saffron, salt, pudina leaves, coriander leaf, fried onion, hard-boiled eggs, saffron milk, rice water, green chiles

Provided by Fathima Shahir

Categories     Lunch

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

2 lb chicken
2 lb basmati rice
5 onions
6 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons ghee
salt, to taste
1 lemon
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 teaspoons pepper powder
1 ½ tablespoons caraway seed
2 cloves
1 cardamom
1 piece cinnamon stick, 2 in (5 cm)
1 piece ginger, 1 in (2.54 cm)
4 cloves garlic
6 green chiles
12 pudina leaves
coriander leaf
1 pinch saffron
¾ cup curd
4 fried onions
1 tablespoon oil and ghee
2 lb basmati rice
2 tablespoons caraway seed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pinch saffron
salt, to taste
10 pudina leaves
coriander leaf
fried onion
5 hard-boiled eggs
saffron milk
½ cup rice water, hot
3 green chiles

Steps:

  • A. For Marinating The Chicken:
  • Slice the onions and fry in oil & ghee mixture until golden brown color. Reserve one of these onions for cooking on dum.
  • Reserve this oil that was used for frying the onions for cooking on dum (C).
  • For making the Hyderabad masala powder, take a mixture jar, add caraway seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom and grind it into a fine powder.
  • Take the mixer jar, add ginger, garlic, pudina leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, a Tsp. of curd, a pinch of salt and grind it into a smooth paste.
  • In a large bowl, add the chicken, lemon juice, salt and mix well. Then add masala powder, the grinded paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, fried onion, curd, mix well.
  • Add 3-4 Tbsp. reserved oil (A. Step 1) and saffron. Mix and set aside for at least 1 hour.
  • B. For Cooking The Rice:
  • Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  • In a pot, take around 2.5 L of water to cook the rice. Place it on a high heat.
  • When the water is near to boil, add caraway seeds, vegetable oil and salt. Stir it well to dissolve the salt. The water must be very salty.
  • During boiling, add the strained basmati rice and stir it well.
  • Continue to boil it on high heat. Stir a few times very gently and make sure not to break the rice.
  • Once the rice is hal- cooked (should take about 7 minutes on high flame) strain the rice and set aside.
  • C. For Cooking On Dum:
  • Take the heavy bottom pot, place it on low flame, add half the oil & ghee (reserved) that was used for frying the onions. Then arrange the marinated chicken pieces in one layer, and pour the entire marinade as well.
  • Sprinkle some chopped coriander, mint leaves and fried onions above. Then spread half of the cooked rice on the arranged chicken in the pot.
  • Sprinkle half of the fried onions, half of the chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  • Spread out the balanced rice as the second layer on top of the first layer of rice.
  • Place the boiled eggs on top of it and also some green chilies. Then sprinkle the remaining fried onions, chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  • Now sprinkle the remaining oil & ghee on the rice in a circular motion. In the same way sprinkle a handful of saffron milk on the rice.
  • Now close the lid and cook for 30 minutes on low flame.
  • After 30 minutes, turn off the flame and let the biryani rest for 15 minutes before opening.
  • Serve it with tomato chutney and raita.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Basmati rice is the traditional choice for Hyderabadi chicken biryani, as it cooks up long and fluffy. If you can't find basmati rice, you can use another long-grain rice, such as jasmine rice or Texmati rice.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in yogurt, spices, and herbs helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use ghee or clarified butter: Ghee or clarified butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the biryani. If you don't have ghee or clarified butter, you can use vegetable oil, but the flavor won't be as rich.
  • Layer the ingredients correctly: The order in which you layer the ingredients in the pot is important. The chicken and rice should be placed in the center of the pot, with the aromatics (such as onions, garlic, and ginger) and spices placed around the edges. The yogurt and saffron mixture should be poured over the top.
  • Cook the biryani over low heat: Biryani is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient! Cooking it over low heat allows the flavors to develop and the rice to cook evenly.

Conclusion:

Hyderabadi chicken biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for special occasions. With its tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fragrant spices, this biryani is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give Hyderabadi chicken biryani a try!

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