Chicken biryani is one of the age-old, delicious dishes from Mughals. This aromatic one-pot chicken Biryani is prepared with basmati rice in a pressure cooker and can be enjoyed for lunch and dinner.
Chicken Biryani in Cooker
YIELD
5 people
TYPE
Main Course
TIME
60 minutes
LEVEL
Beginner
STEP
1
In a pressure cooker with medium heat, pour oil, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise, javitri, cardamom, and green chili. Saute until it turns aromatic
STEP
2
Now add the thinly sliced onions and saute until the onions are caramelized. Caramelizing the onions gives a nice flavor to the Chicken Biryani
STEP
3
Add turmeric, chili, coriander, biryani masala powder, garam masala, salt, and ginger garlic paste and saute everything well until the raw aroma leaves
STEP
4
Add chopped tomatoes and ¼ cup of mint leaves and saute them until the tomatoes turn mushy. Sauteeing the tomatoes to smooth gives a slightly tangy flavor to the Chicken Biryani
STEP
5
Add chicken pieces to the gravy and mix well until all the masala coats thoroughly on the chicken
STEP
6
Allow the chicken to cook for 7 to 10 minutes by stirring it on and off until the chicken leaves water
STEP
8
Allow the chicken to cook for about 12 to 15 minutes by stirring it on and off. Stirring the gravy often gently avoids the gravy getting burnt at the bottom. Cook the gravy until it leaves oil on its sides
STEP
9
Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the chicken gravy and spread the rice evenly
STEP
12
Add remaining ¼ cup of mint leaves, fried onions, ghee, and orange food color and simmer the stove to low medium heat
STEP
13
Close the lid of the pressure cooker with the regulator (whistle weight) and cook for about 15 minutes(don't expect for the whistle to release the pressure since it is in low heat)
STEP
14
Switch off the stove and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then open the lid
STEP
15
Fluff the biryani gently and now the chicken biryani should be ready for you to taste and enjoy
STEP
16
Serve the delicious Chicken Biryani with raita or with non-veg curry of your choice