Coriander Mint Chicken Biriyani

Recipe No: 112

In one of my earlier post I gave the recipe for Mint-Coriander Chicken. Every time I make it, it is a big hit in my house. So I decided to make it into a Biriyani form. It really came out well and the flavors are truly great and I am sure that all those who like the Chicken version will like this one too. The flavors are really great and have a very distinct and different taste from regular Biriyani. Here is the recipe...

Ingredients                                      Serves 6

• Mint- Coriander Chicken….1 batch (for recipe Click here)
• Ghee………………………………1 Tablespoon
• Whole Garam Masala……...4 Cardamoms, 6 Cloves, 1 Star Anise, 3 1 inch Cinnamon)
• Rice…………………………….....2 Cups
• Water………………………….....3 ½ Cups
• Salt…………………………...…..1 Teaspoon
• Fried Onion………………..…..2 Tablespoons

Method of Preparation

1. Make one batch of Mint-Coriander Chicken.
2. Wash the Rice and soak it in warm Water for 20 minutes. Drain and keep it ready till ready to be used.
3. Boil 3 ½ cups of Water.
4. Heat Ghee in a pan on medium high heat and fry the Whole Garam Masala until fragrant.
5. Add the Rice and fry till the rice on the bottom of the pan starts to move on its own. Add boiling Water and Salt; lower the heat to minimum and let the Rice cook until all the water is absorbed. Mix once or twice in between.
6. Once cooked, fluff the Rice gently without mashing the Rice.
7. Preheat the oven to 350˚F/180˚C.
8. In an oven proof dish add 1/3rd of the Rice and layer the Chicken on top.
9. Spread the rest of the Rice on top of the Chicken followed by the fried Onion.
10. Cover with an Aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
11. Serve hot with Raita.

Notes:

• If you like, add Cashew Nuts and Raisins fried in Ghee before you serve this dish.
• If Aluminum foil is not available spread a damp kitchen towel on top of the rice before baking. This will prevent the rice from drying out.

Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and
serve it to your family with love…