Tandoori Chicken Biryani
Posted by Arthur K
Yogurt, Cilantro, Tandoori Masala, Ginger Paste, Garlic Paste, Onion, Basmati Rice, Oil, Chicken, Tomato, Salt, Chicken Stock
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Tandoori Chicken Biryani Recipe
Tandoori Chicken Biryani is a fragrant rice dish made with tandoori-marinated chicken and fragrant basmati rice. It's a popular Indian one-pot meal ideal for a special occasion or a weekend dinner. The chicken is marinated in a rich and smoky mixture of yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Rice is cooked in chicken stock and seasoned with cilantro leaves for added freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup cilantro (leaves)
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 pound chicken
- 1 tomato, chopped
- Season with salt to taste
- 2 cups chicken stock
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour in tandoori masala, ginger paste, garlic paste, and yogurt.
- Soak the rice for 30 minutes after washing it.
- In a pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until golden brown.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes after adding the marinated chicken.
- Cook for another 5 minutes after adding the chopped tomatoes.
- Mix in the soaked rice thoroughly.
- Combine the chicken stock, salt, and cilantro leaves in a mixing bowl.
- Cook, covered, on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Serve the rice hot, fluffed with a fork.
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