Our Best Recipe : Veg Biryani and Non-Veg Biryani

Best Veg Biryani Recipe

Aromatic and flavorful, this Veg Biryani is a crowd-pleaser for vegetarians.

Ingredients:

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp salt

For Vegetable Layer:

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes)
• 1 cup yogurt (curd)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp biryani masala
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves (chopped)

For Layering:

• Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• Fried onions (optional)
• 2 tbsp ghee

Method:

1. Cook Rice: Wash basmati rice and cook with whole spices. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare Vegetables: Heat ghee in a pan, sauté onions until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste. Add mixed veggies, yogurt, spices, and cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Layer Biryani: In a deep pot, layer cooked rice, vegetables, mint, and coriander. Drizzle saffron milk and ghee between layers.
4. Dum Cooking: Cover tightly and cook on low flame for 20 minutes.
5. Serve: Garnish with fried onions and serve with raita.

Best Chicken Biryani Recipe

Rich, spicy, and perfectly layered, Chicken Biryani is a classic favorite.

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 1 kg chicken (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 cup yogurt (curd)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp salt

For Chicken Gravy:

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 tsp biryani masala
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves (chopped)

For Layering:

• Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• Fried onions (optional)
• 2 tbsp ghee

Method:

1. Marinate Chicken: Mix all marination ingredients and coat the chicken. Let it rest for at least 1 hour.
2. Cook Rice: Wash and cook basmati rice with whole spices. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare Chicken: Heat ghee in a pan, sauté onions until golden. Add marinated chicken, cook until tender and the gravy thickens.
4. Layer Biryani: In a deep pot, layer cooked rice, chicken, mint, and coriander. Drizzle saffron milk and ghee between layers.
5. Dum Cooking: Cover tightly and cook on low flame for 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve: Garnish with fried onions and serve with raita or boiled eggs.

Both recipes capture the essence of authentic biryani while being adaptable to your taste preferences! Enjoy!