Ingredients
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2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
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1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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4 cloves of garlic, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon cumin powder
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1 teaspoon coriander powder
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon red chili powder
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1 cinnamon stick
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4 cardamom pods
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4 cloves
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk
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Handful of raisins and sliced almonds
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Chopped cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooking oil or ghee
Directions
Steps
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft and translucent. |
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Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant. |
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Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. |
4
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, yogurt, and all the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves). Mix well to coat the chicken. |
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Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently to combine with the chicken and spices. |
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Pour in enough water to cover the rice and chicken (about 3-4 cups). Season with salt and pepper. |
7
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender. |
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Once cooked, drizzle the saffron-infused milk over the top of the biryani. Sprinkle with raisins and almonds. |
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint leaves before serving. Enjoy your aromatic and flavorful Arabic Style Biryani! |