Ambur Chicken Biryani
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Ambur chicken biryanis an authentic, unique, flavorful, delicious meal introduced by Nawab during their regime in Tamilnadu, South India. This delicious meal can be served for lunch and dinner.
Ambur Chicken Biryani
YIELD
5 people
TYPE
Main Course
TIME
50 minutes
LEVEL
Beginner
STEP
1
In a wide bottom pan with medium heat, pour oil, ghee and add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and saute until it turns aromatic
STEP
2
Now add thinly sliced onions and saute until it is caramelized. Caramelizing the onions gives a rich aroma to the biryani
STEP
5
Add 2 tbsp of sliced onion and tomato to the mixture and saute until the tomatoes turn mushy.
STEP
6
Now add the dry red chili paste, turmeric powder, salt and saute until raw chili paste aroma leaves
STEP
7
Add the cut and cleaned chicken pieces to the chili gravy and mix them well until the masala coat evenly
STEP
9
Now add curd, coriander leaves, and mint leaves and mix everything well
STEP
10
Close the pan with the lid and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes
STEP
14
Now close the pan with the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Make sure to keep the flame low heat to avoid over cooking
STEP
15
Open the lid and gently fluff the biryani. The chicken biriyani is ready for you to taste and enjoy
STEP
16
Serve this delicious Ambur special chicken biryani with curd raita, chicken salna, or any non-veg curry of your choice