CHICKEN BIYRANI Jul 6 Written By Leena Ahmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XteBcFeDCxY PrintCHICKEN BIYRANIYield 4-6Prep time60 MinCook time60 MinTotal time2 HourIngredientsBiryani masala:2 cinnamon sticks3 bay leaves1 tsp coriander¼ tsp cloves½ tsp black peppercorns½ tsp fennel seeds3 black cardamom pods3 green cardamom pods1 whole star aniseCrispy onions:1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced¼ cup neutral oilKosher saltMarinated chicken:2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced4 cloves of garlic3lbs skin on drumsticks1 cup full fat yogurt2 Tbsp biryani masala1 Tbsp kashmiri chili powder1 tsp ground turmeric1 serrano or jalapeno, thinly sliced½ lemon, juiced1 Tbsp kosher saltBiryani Rice:2 1/2 cups White basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly and soaked 30 minutes1 whole star anise1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf1 cardamom pod2 whole cloves1 tsp salt1 tsp biryani masalTo assemble:4 Tbsp ghee plus 2-3 more Tbsp for layering⅓ cup chopped cilantro¼ cup chopped mint2 tbsp saffron water (1 pinch of saffron threads bloomed with one ice cube)InstructionsAdd all the biryani masala spices to a dry pan and set over medium high heat. Toast, stirring occasionally until the spies become fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Transfer the masala to a bowl and set aside.Make the crispy onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to a large pan, cold and submerge with all the oil. Set the pan with the onions over medium heat and gently bring to a bubble. Fry until the onions are light golden brown, about 6-8 minutes depending on how thinly they are cut, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and onto a paper towel lined tray. Season with salt and set aside.Marinate the Chicken: In a mortar and pestle (or a food processor) grind the ginger and garlic into a paste. Add the chicken drumsticks to a large bowl with the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, green chili, lemon juice and salt and toss everything together so the chicken is fully coated in seasoning. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.Make the rice: Bring a large stock pot with water to a boil and add in all the whole spices to the water, along with the salt and masala. Pour in the soaked basmati rice and continue to boil, stirring occasionally until the rice is 60% cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Taste a kernel to check, it should be crunchy and still hard in the center. Remove the rice with a large slotted spoon or strainer onto a large sheet tray and spread out to cool quickly.To assemble the biryani: In a large dutch oven or pot add in the ghee and layer in the chicken drums. Sprinkle with half the cilantro and mint, then half the crispy onions, half the rice, several dollops of ghee and a sprinkle of the biryani masala and a sprinkle of salt. Repeat this layering with the remaining rice, herbs, ghee and onions and then finish by pouring on the saffron water.Cover tightly with aluminum foil then a tight fitting lid. Cook at 375F for 30-40 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through. Serve on a large platter with chicken and rice together.Did you make this recipe?Tag @thegoldenbalance on instagram and hashtag it #thegoldenbalance Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 4-6 chickenrice dishes Leena Ahmed
CHICKEN BIYRANI Jul 6 Written By Leena Ahmed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XteBcFeDCxY PrintCHICKEN BIYRANIYield 4-6Prep time60 MinCook time60 MinTotal time2 HourIngredientsBiryani masala:2 cinnamon sticks3 bay leaves1 tsp coriander¼ tsp cloves½ tsp black peppercorns½ tsp fennel seeds3 black cardamom pods3 green cardamom pods1 whole star aniseCrispy onions:1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced¼ cup neutral oilKosher saltMarinated chicken:2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced4 cloves of garlic3lbs skin on drumsticks1 cup full fat yogurt2 Tbsp biryani masala1 Tbsp kashmiri chili powder1 tsp ground turmeric1 serrano or jalapeno, thinly sliced½ lemon, juiced1 Tbsp kosher saltBiryani Rice:2 1/2 cups White basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly and soaked 30 minutes1 whole star anise1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf1 cardamom pod2 whole cloves1 tsp salt1 tsp biryani masalTo assemble:4 Tbsp ghee plus 2-3 more Tbsp for layering⅓ cup chopped cilantro¼ cup chopped mint2 tbsp saffron water (1 pinch of saffron threads bloomed with one ice cube)InstructionsAdd all the biryani masala spices to a dry pan and set over medium high heat. Toast, stirring occasionally until the spies become fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Transfer the masala to a bowl and set aside.Make the crispy onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to a large pan, cold and submerge with all the oil. Set the pan with the onions over medium heat and gently bring to a bubble. Fry until the onions are light golden brown, about 6-8 minutes depending on how thinly they are cut, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and onto a paper towel lined tray. Season with salt and set aside.Marinate the Chicken: In a mortar and pestle (or a food processor) grind the ginger and garlic into a paste. Add the chicken drumsticks to a large bowl with the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, green chili, lemon juice and salt and toss everything together so the chicken is fully coated in seasoning. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.Make the rice: Bring a large stock pot with water to a boil and add in all the whole spices to the water, along with the salt and masala. Pour in the soaked basmati rice and continue to boil, stirring occasionally until the rice is 60% cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Taste a kernel to check, it should be crunchy and still hard in the center. Remove the rice with a large slotted spoon or strainer onto a large sheet tray and spread out to cool quickly.To assemble the biryani: In a large dutch oven or pot add in the ghee and layer in the chicken drums. Sprinkle with half the cilantro and mint, then half the crispy onions, half the rice, several dollops of ghee and a sprinkle of the biryani masala and a sprinkle of salt. Repeat this layering with the remaining rice, herbs, ghee and onions and then finish by pouring on the saffron water.Cover tightly with aluminum foil then a tight fitting lid. Cook at 375F for 30-40 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through. Serve on a large platter with chicken and rice together.Did you make this recipe?Tag @thegoldenbalance on instagram and hashtag it #thegoldenbalance Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 4-6 chickenrice dishes Leena Ahmed