Biryani is a mixed rice dish popular among Indian subcontinent Muslims. It is cooked with rice and generally some form of meat (chicken, cattle, goat, lamb, shrimp, fish) or, in rare cases, no meat at all, as well as eggs and potatoes.
What is the flavour of chicken biryani?
Biryani has a savoury flavour. Cooking onions and garam masala accomplish this before adding rice. Before adding the rice and liquid, the other components, such as meat, are cooked in these spices.
How nutritious is biryani?
Chicken Biryani is high in Vitamin B6, which regulates the body’s metabolic function. Chicken includes selenium, which protects the immune system and controls thyroid hormones. Selenium also functions as an anti-aging agent and aids the immune system by lowering free radical damage.
Is chicken biryani healthy?
Chicken biryani is made with simply chicken thighs and freshly ground spices—yes, it is nutritious. Though heavier in calories and fat than chicken breasts, chicken thighs are still a rich source of protein.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
Recipe
1 pound basmati rice
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
5 pods cardamom
3 whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch of powdered saffron
4 cups chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons salt
