Zesty Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani With Raita

This Zesty Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani with Raita is a flavorful and aromatic dish that originates from the city of Hyderabad in India. It is a popular dish known for its rich spices and tender chicken pieces, served with a refreshing side of raita.

Zesty Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani With Raita

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp biryani masala
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp saffron strands
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  2. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, mint, cilantro, and green chilies for 1 hour.
  3. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is half done.
  5. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken, and sprinkle saffron milk on top.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice and chicken are fully cooked.
  7. Serve hot with raita.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani with a side of raita and some crispy papadums.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra burst of flavor, add a few drops of rose water to the biryani while layering the rice and chicken.

Cost

$15