Biryani Recipes

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Chicken Biryani

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 5 small potatoes, peeled and halved
* 4 small onions, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leave
* 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
* 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
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* 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 large onion, diced
* 1 pinch powdered saffron
* 5 pods cardamom
* 2 whole cloves
* 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 pound basmati rice
* 4 cups chicken stock
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt


How to prepare :

1. In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the fry pan.
2. When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to minimize the gravy.
3. Wash rice gently and drain in colander for at least 40 minutes.
4. In a big skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
5. In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Kehne Ko Jashan-E-Bahara Hai
Ishq Yeh Dekhke Hairaan Hai

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Ishq Yeh Dekhke Hairaan Hai

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Chupa Hai Koi Ranj Fiza Ki Chilman Mein

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Soye Soye Vaqt Ke Dhare Hain
Aur Dil Mein Koi Khoyi Si Baatein Hain

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Ishq Yeh Dekhke Hairaan Hai

Phool Se Khusboo Khafa Khafa Hai Gulsan Mein
Chupa Hai Koi Ranj Fiza Ki Chilman Mein

Kaise Kahen Kya Hai Sitam
Sochte Hai Abb Yeh Hum
Koi Kaise Kahen Woh Hai Ya Nahi Humare
Karte To Hai Saath Safar
Fasle Hain Phir Bhi Magar
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Soye Soye Vaqt Ke Dhare Hain
Aur Dil Mein Koi Khoyi Si Baatein Hain

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Ishq Yeh Dekhke Hairaan Hai

Phool Se Khusboo Khafa Khafa Hai Gulsan Mein
Chupa Hai Koi Ranj Fiza Ki Chilman Mein

Humne Ne Jo Tha Nagma Suna
Dil Ne Tha Usko Chuna
Yeh Dastan Humen Vaqt Ne Kaise Sunai

Humjo Agar Hai Gumgin
Woh Bhi Udhar Khush To Nahi
Mulakato Mein Jaise Ghul Si Gai Tanhai

Milke Bhi Hum Milte Nahi
Khilke Bhi Gul Khilte Nahi

Aankhon Mein Hai Baharein Dil Mein Khilza

Sare Sehmein Nazare Hain
Soye Soye Vaqt Ke Dhare Hain
Aur Dil Mein Koi Khoyi Si Baatein Hain

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Ishq Yeh Dekhke Hairaan Hai

Phool Se Khusboo Khafa Khafa Hai Gulsan Mein
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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Mughlai Biryani

Ingredients:

* For the meat: 1kg lamb/ chicken cut into 2" pieces (if using chicken, use breast or thigh fillet)
* 4 large onions sliced thin
* 2 tsps garlic paste
* 2 tsps ginger paste
* 1/2 cup almonds
* 6 tbsps ghee/ vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
* 1" stick of cinnamon
* 5 cloves
* 3 pods cardamom
* 8 peppercorns
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp garam masala
* 1 cup yoghurt
* Juice of 1 lime
* 1 cup chicken/ beef stock
* 2 tbsps finely chopped coriander leaves
* 2 tbsps finely chopped mint leaves
* Salt to taste
* For the rice: 2 cups Basmati rice
* Hot water
* Salt to taste

Preparation:

* Put the almonds in a bowl of hot water (enough to cover them) and set aside for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes remove skins from all the almonds by pressing each one between your thumb and forefinger. The almonds will slip out of their skins!
* Mix the garlic and ginger pastes, the peeled almonds and grind to a smooth paste in a food processor.
* Wash the rice in a sieve and add enough water to fully cover the rice - at least 4" over the surface of the rice. Add salt to taste. Set the rice up to boil. Cook till almost done. To determine when it has reached that stage, remove a few grains from the pot and press between your thumb and forefinger. The rice should mostly mash but will have a firm whitish core. Turn off the fire. Strain through a colander and keep drained aside.
* Heat 3 tbsps of oil in a pan and fry 2 of the onions till caramalized - golden brown. Drain and keep aside on paper towels for later use.
* Heat 3 tbsps of oil in another pan and add the whole spices - cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns. Fry till the spices turn a little darker.
* Add the 2 remaining onions and fry till they are translucent.
* Add the ginger-garlic-almond paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.
* Add all the spice powders - coriander, cumin and garam masala and mix well.
* Fry till the oil begins to separate from the masala and then add the lamb/ chicken. Keep frying till the meat is fully sealed (it will become opaque and lose its pink colour).
* Now add the yoghurt, lime juice, stock, coriander and mint leaves and salt to taste (if needed). Mix well.
* Cover the pot and allow to cook till the meat is tender.
* Grease a deep baking dish and evenly layer the cooked rice, meat (and its gravy) in it to form at least 2 sets of layers (rice-meat-rice-meat-rice). Garnish with the previously caramalised onions. Cover the dish tightly. If the dish does not have a cover use 2 layers of aluminium foil (shiny side of both layers pointing down towards the rice) and secure on to dish with baking string.
* Put in a pre-heated oven set at 350 F/ 180 C/ Gas mark 4 for 20 minutes.
* Turn off the oven and let the dish sit in the oven till you are ready to eat. Only open when you are ready to eat. The way to serve Biryani is to gently dig in with a spoon so you get through the layers.
* While Mughlai Biryani tastes great by itself, add a raita like Chatpata Channa Raita (chickpeas in hot-sour yoghurt)and you're really in business!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Chicken Recipes

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
* 2 large onions, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
* 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
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* 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 large onion, diced
* 1 pinch powdered saffron
* 5 pods cardamom
* 3 whole cloves
* 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 pound basmati rice
* 4 cups chicken stock
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
2. When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
3. Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
5. In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.