Chicken Biryani Premix | Ready in 4 Minutes | 50g | Serves 3–4

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorn, cloves, star anise, bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, green cardamom, turmeric, red chili powder, spicy red chili powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, oil, color, fried onion, green chili powder, kewra essence, mint powder, milk powder, corn flour, onion powder, biryani masala.

What You Need:

• 1 packet Mum's Magic Chicken Biryani Premix

• 500g chicken

• 300g basmati rice

• 125g curd

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 liter water (for boiling rice)

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon oil (for boiling rice)

• 60ml oil (for cooking chicken)

• 50g tomato puree (or puree of 1 small tomato)

• 1 chopped onion (optional)

• 125ml water (for cooking)

• 2 tablespoons ghee

• Chopped mint & coriander (for layering and garnish)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:
Wash and soak 300g basmati rice for 30 minutes.
Boil 1 liter of water with whole spices, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon oil.
Add the soaked rice and cook until 90% done, then drain and set aside.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix 1 packet of Mum's Magic Chicken Biryani Premix with 125g curd.
Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 500g chicken, chopped mint, and coriander.
Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.

3. Cook the Chicken:
Heat 60ml oil in a pan. Add 1 chopped onion (optional) and sauté until golden brown.
Add 50g tomato puree (or puree of 1 tomato) and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken and 125ml water.
Cook for 10–12 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4. Layer and Steam:
In a heavy-bottomed pan, layer the cooked chicken at the bottom.
Add a layer of the cooked rice on top, sprinkle fried onions, 2 tablespoons ghee, and chopped mint & coriander.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6–7 minutes.

5. Serve Hot:
Your aromatic Chicken Biryani is ready!
Serve with raita or salad for a complete, flavorful meal.