The secret to the perfect biryani recipe lies in its ingredients and their proportions. Follow the recipe to get all the praises.CHICKEN BIRYANI Ingredients 400 grams chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces on bone1½ cups brown rice, soaked for 1 hour1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste½ teaspoon red chilli powder1 teaspoon green chilli paste ½ teaspoon garam masala powder¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¾ teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon cumin powder Salt to taste 4-5 green cardamoms 1 bay leaf1 inch cinnamon½ cup yogurt½ cup fried onions2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 1 inch ginger, cut into juliennes + for garnishing ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera)Saffron strands as required 1 tablespoon oilGaram masala powder for sprinkling A few fresh mint leaves Ghee as required Screwpine essence (kewra) for drizzling Rose water for drizzling A fresh mint sprig for garnishing Method1. Take the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, green chilli paste, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix. Add salt, mix well and set aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes. 2. Heat 4 cups water in a deep non-stick pan and bring to a boil. Add salt, cardamoms, bay leaf, cinnamon and drained rice. Stir lightly and cook till the rice is ¾th done.3. Add yogurt to the chicken, ¼ cup fried onions, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped mint leaves and half the ginger and mix well. 4. Strain the rice in a colander. Add caraway seeds and saffron and mix lightly. Set aside. 5. Pour oil in another deep non-stick pan and brush well. Add the chicken alongwith the marinade. Top with the rice and spread evenly. 6. Sprinkle garam masala powder, remaining coriander leaves, mint leaves, remaining ginger, remaining fried onions and some saffron. Drizzle some ghee on the sides, some water, screwpine essence and rose water, cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or till the chicken is fully done.7. Garnish with ginger juliennes and mint sprig and serve hot. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
