Psalm 23:1
Here is an easy spicy biriyani recipe to all my newly wed friends. Next time when your hubby wants to invite his friends for dinner at home, don't hesitate. Impress him with this tasty biriyani and let him say with pride "this biriyani is home made"..
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Basmati rice : 3 cups
Clove : 6
Cardamom : 4
Cinnamon : 3 medium sticks
Fennel seeds (perumjeerakam) : 1/2 tablespoon
Chicken (cut into big pieces) : 1 kg
Onion : 3 (big)
Garlic : 8 cloves
Ginger : 1 1/2 inch piece
Green chilli : 2
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tablespoon
Coriander powder : 2 tablespoons
Chilli powder : 1 tablespoon (add as per your taste)
Garam masala : 2 tablespoons (add as per your taste)
Tomato : 1 (big)
Curd : 1/4 cup
Oil : 2 tablespoons
Ghee : 7 tablespoons
Salt : As per your taste
Coriander leaves : 1 cup
Pudhina leaves : 1 cup
Cashew nut : 1/2 cup
Raisin : 1/2 cup
Method:
Step 1:
> In a frying pan add 2 tablespoons of ghee.
> On medium heat roast cashew nut. Remove cashew nut from the pan when it is slightly brown in colour.
> Now add raisins. When raisins begin to swell remove it from the pan.
> Add more ghee if needed. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions and fry it until it is golden brown. Remove it from heat.
Step 2 :
> In a large vessel add 10 cups of water.
> Add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and fennel seeds into it.
> Add a tablespoon of ghee.
> On medium heat, bring it to boil.
> When water begins to boil add the washed basmati rice.
> When rice is half cooked, turn the heat off and strain the rice.
Our rice is ready. Next we will get the chicken done.
Step 3 :
> In a pan, on medium heat, add oil and two tablespoons of ghee.
> Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger and green chilli. Stir it until onion turns slightly brown. Turn the heat to low.
> Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir it for 10 seconds.
> Now add chopped tomato and half cup of water. Add a little salt.
> Close the lid and cook it on medium heat until the tomato is cooked.
> Add chicken pieces.
> Add curd and half of garam masala. Stir well. Cook until chicken is done.
> Add rest of the garam masala and more salt if required and cook it for 2 minutes
Our chicken curry is done. Now let us combine rice and chicken.
Step 4 :
> In a large vessel with thick bottom add a layer of chicken curry (a big spoon full).
> Now add a layer of cooked rice (a big spoon full).
> Now spread a little from the roasted cashew nut, raisins and onion.
> Spread some coriander and pudhina leaves.
> Pour a little ghee.
> Repeat the layering until you get all the rice into this vessel.
Step 5 :
> Put the lid of the vessel and heat it over very low flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
Congratulations! Your Biriyani is ready to be served. Serve it hot.
