Pakistani Chicken Biryani Recipe (The BEST!)
"An authentic Chicken Biryani recipe with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and mouthwatering, traditional Pakistani and Indian flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 lbs bone-in, cut up, skinless chicken, cleaned and excess skin removed
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1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
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1 tbsp neutral oil
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2 tbsp biryani masala (recipe in post) (or sub store-bought biryani masala)
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1 tsp coriander powder
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1/2 tsp cumin powder
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1/2-1 tsp red chili powder (start with 1/2 tsp if using store-bought biryani masala)
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1/4 tsp turmeric powder
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1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
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pinch cane sugar (omit if using store-bought biryani masala)
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2 tsp kosher salt (start with 1 ¼ tsp if using store-bought biryani masala)
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3 medium dried bay leaves ((tez patta))
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5-6 whole cloves ((loung))
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4-5 whole black cardamoms ((badi elaichi))
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6 star anise ((badiyaan))
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6 green cardamom pods ((elaichi))
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2 3-inch cinnamon sticks ((daarchini))
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3/4 tsp cumin seeds ((zeera))
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1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns ((kaali mirch))
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1 3/4 cups aged, long grain basmati rice
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1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
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1 tbsp oil
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1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
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1/4 cup neutral oil (plus more as needed)
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2 tbsp ghee (or sub butter)
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2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced or finely chopped)
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6-8 garlic cloves (crushed)
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1- inch ginger (crushed)
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1 small tomato (finely chopped)
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1-2 small green chili peppers (such as Thai or Serrano) (chopped)
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5 dried plums ((alu bukhara))
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1/3 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp garam masala (may omit if using store-bought biryani masala)
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1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
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1 tsp kewra essence (depending on strength)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp chaat masala or garam masala
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1 tbsp oil
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1/4 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
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1-2 tbsp mint leaves (chopped (or sub more cilantro))
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1/8 tsp yellow/orange food coloring mixed with 1 tbsp milk or water
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1 lemon (thinly sliced)
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Cucumber/Vegetable Raita (or)
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Cilantro/Mint Raita (Yogurt Chutney)
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