Chicken Biryani l Quick and easy recipe

Chicken biryani is very famous in both Pakistan and India. People often make biryani on special days, like religious festivals and marriages. The reason for its popularity is its distint and fascinating taste. If you want to make your day a good one, give this recipe a try.

Ingredients

• 250g basmati rice
• 3-4 pieces of chicken or more if you like
• 1 1/2 tbsp salt or to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin and 2 tbsp coriander
• Half tbsp ground cinnamon and same amount of turmeric powder
• Half cup of yogurt or a little more 
• 3-4 handfuls of raisins
• 2 1/2 tbsp caster sugar
• 2 onions( chopped)
• 2 gingers , grated
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 7 shallots ( chopped)

Method/ Instructions

1. Wash rice until the water runs clear, then leave it to soak in tepid water(salt added) for half an hour.
2. Drain the rice and put it in a pan with enough water (2 cms above the level of rice).
3. Bring water to boil, then cover and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat or until you witness holes appearing on the top layer of rice.
4. Heat oil and add shallots,onions and ginger. Fry until the brown colour appears.Take a spoonful from it and keep it aside for garnishing.
5. Add chicken and cook for about four to five minutes.
6. Add spices and keep stirring for few minutes. Add yogurt and simmer and stir for 2 minutes. 
7. Add sugar, raisin and part-cooled rice(place a sheat of cloth under the lid) and cook on low heat for 9-10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it cool. Serve large spoonfuls garnished with shallots and onion mixture. Coca-cola can add more flavour, so give it a try. Enjoy! 

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