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Biryani

Name: Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 lb chicken or lamb, marinated in yogurt and spices; 2 onions, sliced; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 tsp saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 4 green cardamom pods; 2 bay leaves; Salt to taste

Fragrant basmati rice meets tender, spiced meat in this showstopping one-pot wonder, with saffron and ghee creating an irresistible golden layer of flavor. Caramelized onions and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves build depth in every bite, while the yogurt marinade keeps the meat impossibly juicy. Perfect for impressing guests or celebrating a special occasion—it's an elegant dish that looks far more complicated than it actually is.

Prep

30 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

4-6

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Instructions

1
Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes. Cook in salted boiling water until 70% done and drain.
2
Fry sliced onions in ghee over medium heat until golden and crisp. Remove half and set aside for garnish.
3
In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the marinated meat on the bottom.
4
Add a layer of partially cooked rice over the meat.
5
Drizzle saffron milk over the rice and top with reserved fried onions.
6
Cover the pot tightly with a lid or seal with dough to trap steam.
7
Cook on low heat for 30 minutes using the dum method, allowing the flavors to meld.
8
Gently fluff and mix layers before serving.