The best way to cook chicken biryani rice is a topic of intense debate. There are many cooks and many people who are in search of the perfect method to cook this famous dish. This article will give you an overview on how to make biryani rice recipe. The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process, including pictures and detailed descriptions of what each ingredient should do during cooking.

What is Biryani Rice?

Biryani rice is a very popular Indian rice dish. It is made with basmati rice, aromatic long-grain rice (that has recently been scientifically proven to be the best) and is used in various dishes in India. To make vegetable biryani, one must follow a biryani recipe that calls for cardamom, fried onion, cinnamon stick, coriander, cashews, and cilantro.

The word “biryani” comes from the Persian word “birian” which means “fried before cooking.” Nobody knows where biryani originated actually but it was probably created by the Persians who lived in Northern India and Afghanistan.

Which Rice is Best for Biryani?

The best rice for chicken biryani is Basmati rice. The rice is more aromatic and has more flavor than other rice varieties. In fact, the aroma that this variety of rice produces after cooking is so enticing that no chicken biryani recipe can be without it.Basmati rice (a variety of Indian long-grain white rice) is now available in most supermarkets throughout the world. It is grown naturally in the Indian subcontinent, unlike the genetically modified rice which are now flooding the world market. This variety of rice is popular because it is extremely aromatic, has a longer shelf life and tastes better than most other rice grains.

When you cook biryani rice recipe, you can use different kinds of rice but basmati works best. In fact, Basmati rice is considered to be one of the best varieties for cooking because of its unique nutty flavor and aroma.

How to Cook Biryani?

Step 1: Soak rice

Basmati rice needs soaking. The biryani rice recipe needs to be soaked at least 6 hours before cooking. Using water straight from the sink is not advised because the chlorine in the water tends to damage the rice. Instead, you should use filtered water or boiling water in which you have left out some ice cubes. Soaking also removes some of the starch from the rice, preventing it from burning during cooking. However, it is not essential. When preparing chicken biryani rice, the amount of time that you soak the rice does not significantly increase your cooking time.

Step 2: Use a wide layer of foil

After soaking the basmati rice, you should use a colander. The reason for this is to allow excess steam to escape from the colander during cooking. This will prevent most of the water from escaping out at once during cooking which will make the rice turn out hard and dry.

Step 3: Add spices to rice

You should add spices to the chicken biryani rice to make it more flavorful. You can add saffron, cinnamon, flowers, cardamom pods, bay leaf and other seasonings as per your taste. The amount of seasoning that you add is up to you. However, remember that a little seasoning goes a long way in enhancing the flavor of food.

Step 4: Add oil or ghee

You should add oil or ghee to the biryani rice recipe. This will make the rice more flavorful and can reduce excess water from being absorbed by the rice. It is best to add the oil before you put in the seasonings. You should put in a small amount of oil and knead it into the rice grains thoroughly. Flopping it across is not enough as it will not get mixed with all of the other ingredients.

Step 5: Put in spices and ghee/oil

Now you are ready to add in the other ingredients. Other ingredients that you can add to chicken biryani rice include onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander leaves, and lemon juice. The amount of these ingredients varies according to your taste. In fact, it is best if these ingredients are added few minutes before cooking so that they can absorb the heat properly.

Step 6: Put in meat, chicken or vegetables

This is the stage where you put in the chicken biryani rice recipe of your choice. The most popular choices are chicken and mutton while seafood (like fish) can also be used. You should cover the meat with foil before adding it to the basmati rice as it will take a while to cook and you may not want to keep on checking every few minutes until it is done. It is best to put the meat straight into the rice and cover it immediately. You should definitely not put in the meat before you have covered the rice with the seasoning mixture.

Step 7: Cook biryani rice

At this stage you should cook basmati rice for your chicken biryani recipe by covering it with a tight lid and placing it on a trivet over very low heat (or in a pot of boiling water). This will allow the rice grains to cook in its own steam. Make sure that you bring the rice to a boil before covering it with a lid as this will prevent intense heat from escaping from the pot. Do not open the lid while you are cooking. You should probably keep an eye on it occasionally, but that is all that you have to do.

Step 8: Remove from heat

When the biryani rice recipe for the biryani recipe is done, you should remove the pot from the stove. This will prevent the rice grains from overcooking and drying out completely. After removing it from heat, let it sit for a few minutes before eating this delicious side dish.

Step 9: Serve

After a few minutes you can serve chicken biryani on a plate. You should mix in some ghee to make this biryani recipe more appetizing. Sprinkle over some chopped coriander leaves to give your biryani its signature flavor.

There are Three Main Kinds of Biryani: Chicken, Beef, and Vegetarian.

Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani cooked with basmati rice till cooked and mixed with a spice mix. The spices include saffron, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and salt. The other ingredients include onions, tomatoes, cilantro and coriander leaves. The chicken is usually marinated in yogurt and salt before cooking. Chicken biryani is normally served with a side dish of raita which is made from plain yogurt, cucumber, salt and pepper.

Beef biryani:

This kind of biryani is not very popular in Pakistan but it’s common in India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. It’s same as Chicken Biryani but made with beef instead of chicken.

Vegetable biryani:

Vegetables are sliced, stems removed, and rice is added. This can be served with any meat as a vegetarian dish.

Conclusion:

The final and most important thing that you need to know is that each family has different biryani recipe of cooking chicken biryani which they pass down through generations. Each recipe is different from another, but the main and most common ingredients are basmati rice, meat and spices.

Many variations of biryani come from the number of ingredients used in the dish.