Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Chicken pieces1.2 kg
- Basmati rice, soaked500 g
- Onions, fried crisp (birista)3
- Yogurt200 g
- Mint and coriander1 cup
- Ghee5 tbsp
- Saffron in warm milk4 tbsp
- Whole spices (bay, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, shahi jeera)1 tbsp
- Biryani masala2 tbsp
- Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Green chillies4
- Kewra water1/2 tsp
Method
- MarinateMarinate the meat with yogurt, ginger-garlic, biryani masala, half the fried onions, mint and lemon.
- RiceParboil the rice with whole spices until 70% cooked.
- LayerLayer meat and rice in a heavy pot; top with fried onions, herbs, saffron milk and ghee.
- DumSeal the lid with dough; cook on dum 45 minutes (raw chicken cooks in the steam).
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 697 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.8 g |
| Fat | 27.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 6.1 g |
| Sodium | 726 mg |
| Saturated fat | 11.6 g |
| Serving size | about 370 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani take to make?
About 1 h 30 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.
How many calories are in Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?
About 697 kcal per serving, with 32 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 370 g each.
Which allergens does Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani from?
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is a main course from India. Kacchi-style biryani: raw marinated chicken sealed under rice, the Hyderabad way.