Chicken Biryani

Indian Chicken Biryani is a world-renowned rice dish that combines fragrant basmati rice, succulent pieces of chicken, and a rich blend of spices to create a layered, aromatic, and deeply flavorful one-pot meal. It is a symbol of royal Indian cuisine, with roots in Mughlai, Hyderabadi, and Awadhi traditions.

The chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices like turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and sometimes saffron. This marination infuses the meat with flavor and tenderness. The rice is partially cooked separately with whole spices such as cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, and cinnamon, adding depth to its aroma.

The marinated chicken and rice are then layered in a pot, sometimes with fried onions, mint, coriander, and saffron-infused milk. It’s slow-cooked using the dum method (sealed and steamed), allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.