Mughlai Chicken Biryani
Veg Vegan Meat
Mughlai chicken dum biryani recipe is one of the delicacies of Nawabi cuisine and it is very popular for its authenticity and rich aromatic, taste and flavor. It is perfect for lunch and dinner
Mughlai Chicken Biryani
YIELD
4 people
TYPE
Main Course
TIME
1 hr 30 minutes
LEVEL
Beginner
STEP
1
In a bowl add chicken pieces with chili, coriander, turmeric powder, yogurt, 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste, and salt
STEP
3
In a wide bottom pan with hot water, add 5 cups of water and spices mentioned in the preparation of rice list above
STEP
5
Once 70% of rice is cooked, switch off the stove, drain the rice and keep it aside
STEP
6
In a wide bottom pan, add ghee/oil, cashew nuts, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, star anise, mace, green chili, onion, and saute it until the onions turn translucent
STEP
8
Add chili, coriander, allspice powder, salt, ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma leaves and then add chopped tomatoes, sauté until it turns mushy
STEP
9
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the mixture and combine everything well
STEP
10
Close and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes until it leaves water
STEP
11
Give it a stir and add water to the chicken and close and cook again for 10 to 12 minutes
STEP
12
Now open the lid and simmer the heat and cook the gravy until it turns reddish-brown in color
STEP
14
Start the layering with chicken mixture, cooked rice, fried onions, and mint leaves
STEP
16
Mix food color in warm milk and sprinkle it on the layer along with the fried onion, a pinch of allspice powder, and drizzle ghee
STEP
17
Close the lid and cook the biryani in dum for at least 15 minutes in low flame