CHICKEN BIRYANI, HYDERABADI STYLE

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My husband's mother taught me this recipe, an authentic Hyderabadi-style biryani that is a trademark of home-cooking in south India. For a more traditional version, substitute curd (homemade south Indian yogurt) for yogurt. If you cannot find ginger garlic paste, crush together ginger and garlic in equal portions.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup ghee (clarified butter)
20 whole cloves
9 whole cardamom pods
5 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
5 small green chile peppers
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 ½ cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
6 fresh curry leaves
3 cups uncooked jasmine or white rice
4 ⅛ cups water
1 sprig cilantro leaves with stems

Steps:

  • Soak rice for 30 minutes in enough water to cover; then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves. Then stir in onion, and cook until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in chile peppers and ginger paste. Stir in yogurt, salt, and curry, and then place chicken in pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces, until only about 1 cup of liquid remains.
  • Mix in rice, water, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Check rice after about 12 minutes; if it is dry, add 1/2 cup water, and continue cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

roja islam
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This is the best chicken biryani recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a delicious aroma.


Sobia Dawood
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The spices are perfectly balanced and give the dish a great flavor.


Hania Haseen
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This recipe is a must-try for any biryani lover. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the dish a delicious aroma.


moieseng kgomo
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a great flavor.


Fahad Anxari
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The biryani is absolutely delicious and everyone at the party raved about it. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


John Meeks
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is fluffy and aromatic. I love the combination of spices and the overall flavor of the dish.


Abdullah baloch
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This was my first time making chicken biryani and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammadnaghi Haddadian
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This recipe is a keeper! The biryani was flavorful and aromatic, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Branch
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathan Taylor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the biryani turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Hilltown Convention
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This is the best chicken biryani recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a delicious aroma.


Ahmad Sohail Roomi
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The spices are perfectly balanced and give the dish a great flavor.


ola steph
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This recipe is a must-try for any biryani lover. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the dish a delicious aroma.


Dennis Lee
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a great flavor.


Fatou Thiaw
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The biryani was absolutely delicious and everyone at the party raved about it. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Mst Sadiya Akter
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The Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani was delicious and aromatic. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of flavors and spices.


Ak Raj
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This was my first time making chicken biryani and it turned out amazing! I was impressed with how easy it was to follow the recipe and how flavorful the dish turned out. Will definitely make this again.


Aayush Gurung
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This recipe is a keeper! The biryani turned out perfect, with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a delicious blend of spices. I highly recommend it.


Thabang Gerald
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I've tried many chicken biryani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow and the end result was a delicious, flavorful dish that my family loved.


Fatima Asadi
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This Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this again.