Butter Chicken Biryani

Butter Chicken Biryani is a fusion of two classic Indian dishes: creamy butter chicken and flavorful biryani. This dish combines tender, marinated chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based butter sauce with aromatic basmati rice layered and slow-cooked to perfection.

Butter Chicken Biryani

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Steamed Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: B Butter Chicken Biryani C Chicken Biryani Dinner

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 700 Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 g Boneless chicken
• 2 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Red chili powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Butter
• ¹⁄₂ Cup Tomato puree
• 2 tbsp Cream
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Salt To taste
• ¹⁄₂ Cup Basmati rice
• 2 Cup Water
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Cloves
• 1 Green cardamom
• 1 small piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp Fried onions
• 2 tbsp (a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk) Saffron milk
• 1 tsp Ghee

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.

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2. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for 30 minutes.

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3. Heat butter in a pan, add the marinated chicken, and cook until tender.

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4. Add tomato puree, salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes.

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5. Stir in cream and kasuri methi. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

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6. Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.

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7. Boil water with bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt.

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8. Add rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

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9. In a pot, add a layer of butter chicken at the bottom.

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10. Add a layer of rice on top.

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11. Sprinkle fried onions, saffron milk, and ghee. Repeat layers if needed.

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12. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or foil.

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13. Cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes (Dum cooking method).

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14. Gently mix before serving. Pair with raita or salad.

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Note

• Use high-quality basmati rice for the best results.
• Adjust the spices according to your heat tolerance.
• Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.