Easy Indian Biryani Recipe

Easy Indian Biryani Recipe

Origin Of Biryani

Biryani is a flavourful rice dish of Persian origin that has become a popular celebratory dish in South Asia and a widely sold street food. The term biryani comes from the Farsi phrase birinj biriyan, which means “fried rice”. According to historian Lizzie Collingham, the modern biryani developed in the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire (1526–1857) and is a mix of the native spicy rice dishes of India and the Persian pilaf. Indian restaurateur Kris Dhillon believes the dish originated in Persia and was brought to India by the Mughals.

Here is a recipe for easy Indian biryani that you can try:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 lb chicken (boneless or with bones)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat oil or ghee over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
4. Next, add chicken and cook until it turns white.
5. Add tomatoes, red chili powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Next, add yogurt and mix well.
7. Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the chicken mixture.
8. Add enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.
9. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
10. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid absorbs.
11. Remove from heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value Of Biryani

The nutritional value of biryani varies depending on the recipe and ingredients used. For example, chicken biryani contains:

• 292 calories per serving (205g) with 9.4g of fat.
• 1.7 g of saturated fat.
• 48 mg of cholesterol.
• 31 g of carbohydrates.
• 20 g of protein.
• 419 mg of sodium 12.