BIRYANI

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Biryani is a celebration of all that is great about Indian food! The aromas, the vibrant colour, that fluffy rice. Choose from a chicken biryani, vegetable biryani or other protein of choice.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

750g (1.5 lb) chicken thighs (, skin on, bone in, halved along bone (Note 1))
2/3 cup (150 ml) yoghurt (, plain)
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
2 tbsp vegetable oil ((or other plain oil))
6 garlic cloves (, minced)
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne ((adjust spiciness to taste))
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp garam marsala ((Note 2))
2 tsp coriander
1 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp paprika (, sweet / ordinary (not smoked))
1 3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp salt
10 cloves
5 dried bay leaves
1 star anise
6 green cardamon pods
2 1/4 cups (450g) uncooked basmati rice ((Note 3))
2 medium onions (yellow, brown) (, halved and finely sliced)
1 cup (250 ml) oil (, for frying)
1 tsp saffron threads ((loosely packed) (Note 5))
2 tbsp warm water
1 cup coriander / cilantro (, chopped)
1/4 cup (60g) ghee or unsalted butter (, melted (Note 6))
Crispy onions ((above))
Chopped coriander / cilantro
Yoghurt ((Note 7))

Steps:

Mix Marinade in a large pot (about 26cm / 11" diameter). Add chicken and coat well. Marinade 20 minutes to overnight.
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