Quick Fix Chicken Biryani with Shan Biryani Paste - aromatic,rich in flavor,delicious Biryani in just 45 mins!
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time30mins
Total Time45mins
Servings: 6
Author: Hirra Pervaiz
Ingredients
FOR RICE
500gramsRice
2 1/2literWater
Salt
FOR CHICKEN CURRY
1Whole Chicken
1CupYogurt
1Jar Shan Biryani PasteI used half Jar
Ghee or Oil for Cooking
Yellow food color for layering
Instructions
Chicken Curry: In a pan heat the ghee or oil add chicken and let it cook. It will release its own water, let it cook while stirring occasionally until the water dries completely. Now add yogurt and continue cooking on medium heat, when mixed well add half the jar of Shan Biryani Paste and let cook for 25 minutes till the chicken is tender and the gravy is reduced but not liquid
Rice: Wash and soak rice in water for 15-20 minutes and drain. Boil 2 1/2 liters of water with a little salt. Once the water starts to boil add rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are half cooked. Drain the water
Layering: Oil a heavy bottomed pan, place two-thirds of rice on the base, followed by gravy. Keep alternating layers of rice and gravy making rice as the top layer as well. Sprinkle some yellow food color. Cover the pan tightly with the lid and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes till the rice is done and steaming