You may think, why I gave this title to the Lucknowi Biryani. But Lucknowi Biryani is such an appetizing dish which bring a huge smile on the face of foodies and never fails to bring love in the relationship.
So, go through the recipe of Lucknowi biryani and get the incredible taste with enticing flavor.
What do you need???
500 gms Chicken (Skinless)
FOR MARINATION:: 1 Tbsp Salt 1 Tbsp red Chili Powder 1/2 Tbsp Turmeric 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder 1 Tbsp Cumin Powder 2 Finely chopped Green Chilies 4 Tbsp Fried brown Onions (Sliced and deep fried till golden brown) 2 Tsp Freshly pound Garlic (can also use paste) 2 Tsp Freshly pound Ginger (can also use paste) 2 Cups of Curd 2 to 3 nos Mace crushed by hand
FOR COOKING THE CHICKEN:: 2 Bay leaves 7 Tbsp of Oil or Ghee 1 Stick Cinamon 2 Cardamoms 4 Cloves 2-3 Black Cardamoms 1 Tbsp Coriander leaves 1 Tbsp Mint Leaves
FOR COOKING THE RICE:: 1kg Biryani Rice 6 Tbsp of Salt 2 Tsp Shahi Jeera 2 Star Anis
FOR GARNISHING:: 3 Tbsp Milk mixed with saffron 2 Tbsp coriander leaves 2 Tbsp mint leaves 5 tbsp of fried onion
How to make ???
1. Mix all the ingredients of marination together for 2 hours.( ingredients mentioned above).
2. Soak Basmati rice before hand, at least for 1 hour. Boil sufficient water for the rice. Make sure you use good quality Basmati rice.
3. Add Shahi Jeera, salt and star anis to the water followed by the rice.
4. Make sure you don't over cook the rice, we need to cook it only till its 50% done. Once half done strain and set aside uncovered for the heat to escape
5. For Cooking the chicken, heat oil or ghee in a kadhai or wok. Add all the whole garam masalas mentioned in the list.
6. Now add in the marinated chicken, mix well partially cover and let is cook for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat
7. After 15 minutes, you will see the oil starts to separate and float on top.Turn of the heat add coriander and mint leaves and set aside covered for 10 minutes
8. Time for Layering: Take a deep vessel, (Preferably with a tight lid) in which you candum (slow steam heat) the Biryani. Apply some ghee at the bottom of the vessel. Add in the chicken first, spread evenly. Now add the half cooked rice and spread evenly.
9. Garnish the layered biryani with ingredients mentioned in above
10. Cover with a clean towel and place a heavy lid on top. If you don't have a heavy lid place some heavy object on top of the lid.
11. On very low heat let the biryani cook in its own steam for about 20 mins.
12. When done, uncover and serve hot in layers.(recipe by: secret Indian recipe)
Now it is ready to erase your hunger and will justify the title also !!
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