Bombay Chicken Biryani | Pakistani Biryani Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
489 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Pakistani
Bombay Chicken Biryani | Pakistani Biryani Recipe
Description
Bombay Chicken Biryani combines chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and Biryani masala with partially cooked, aromatic basmati rice seasoned with whole spices such as cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamoms, star anise, cloves, and scented with kewra water. After marinating the chicken for at least two hours, the rice is soaked and parboiled, then drained.
The chicken is sautéed with tomato puree and cooked until nearly done before layering with the parboiled rice. Fried golden onions are added on top before the assembled pot is sealed and cooked over low heat on a griddle to allow flavors to meld and moisture to redistribute. This slow cooking results in tender chicken pieces infused with warm spices, layered with fragrant, fluffy rice with subtle floral and spice notes.
This biryani brings robust flavors and textures that pair well with cooling side dishes like raita or fresh salad, making it a fulfilling main dish for gatherings or special meals.
Marinating the chicken longer improves flavor depth, and layering with fried onions adds complexity and texture contrast. Cooking on a low flame is key to prevent sticking and to achieve evenly cooked rice and succulent chicken.
Ingredients
Marination
- 500 gram chicken breast
- ½ tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- ½ tablespoon Biryani masala
- ⅓ cup yogurt
Rice
- 1 ½ cup basmati rice
- 1 cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 black cardamom
- 3 star anise
- 3-4 cloves
- 3 green cardamom
- 1 teaspoon kewra water
- uffcient quantity water
Biryani
- 4-5 onion
- 4 tomato
- uffcient quantity cooking oil for frying
- garnish cilantro
Instructions
Chicken Marination
- Combine chicken, freshly prepared ginger-garlic paste, Bombay biryani masala and yogurt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix well to incorporate all the spices.
- Cover and allow it to marinate for 2 hours or overnight (keeping it in the fridge.)
Parboil Rice
- Soak rice for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Add a lot of water to a pan and add cinnamon, bay leaf, black cardamoms, star anise, cloves, green cardamoms, kewra water, salt, rice.
- Cover and cook 75%.
- Drain and set aside.
Fry onions
- Cut thin slices of onions.
- Fry them until golden brown. Set aside.
Chicken Biryani
- Cook chicken in a pan for 5-7 minutes.
- Add tomato puree to it and continue cooking.
- When chicken is cooked 75%, add some fried onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- As soon as the chicken releases the oil, layer over the parboiled rice.
- Add fried onions the top of rice layer.
- Cover with lid and place the pan over a griddle (Tawa).
- Turn the heat to low and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- Give it a good mix to combine rice and chicken.
- Garnish with fried onions and chopped cilantro.
- Here you go!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator to deepen flavor.
- Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes before cooking to improve texture.
- Use the toothpick or fork method to check if chicken and rice are fully cooked before serving.
- Fried onions add texture and aroma; prepare them until golden brown and set aside.
- Slow, low-heat cooking on a griddle or tawa ensures moisture retention and even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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