Andhra Chicken Biryani

I am going to start my blog with my Favourite recipe Chicken biryani.
We can make Chicken biryani in Many ways, But this is the best way to make it, Believe me.
You will enjoy it.


Ingredients:
2 Lb Chicken with Bone, (Recomended)
1 Big Onion,
Cilantro,
Mint,
4 Cups of Basmati Rice,
2 Spoons of Oil,
2 Spoons of Ghee,
10 Green Chillies,
2 spoons of Curd(Yogurt).
Bay leaves

Biryani Masala :
6 cloves Garlic Minced,
One big Fresh ginger root( Cut in to small pieces(Easy for grinding),
1 spoon of  Mace whole,
1 spoon of Cloves,
5 Elaichi,
1 spoon of Jeera,
1 spoon of Marata Moggalu,
1 spoon of Gasalu,
2 Cinnamon Stick,

Procedure:

• Wash rice well and drain in colander for atleast 30 Minutes.
• Now Grind all of the above Spices in Grinder or Mixer( You can get these mixers in Wallmart or in other Stores) till it becomes Thick and smooth, Keep it aside.
• Cut the chicken in to medium size pieces and wash the chicken and drain the water.
• Now cut the onion in to 8 to 10 pieces.
• Cut Green chillies in to Two pieces each,
• In a Deep curry pan, Heat Oil and Ghee and fry the onions and Green Chillies for 2 minuets and add Masala in that, Fry it for 5 minutes in Oil.
• Now add chicken to the Masala and Onions in the Pan,stir well to coat them with Spice Mixture and onions,
• Now close the Pan with lid and Keep it for 5 mins, Add 2 spoons of Curd  to the chicken.
• Add Enough Salt, Stirr well  and cook the chicken for 15 Minutes( Dont add Water to cook Chicken) ,
• Add Mint and Cilantro leaves and Keep it Seperate.
• Meanwhile Cook the Basmati rice up to 60% cooked, drain the water and keep the rice seperate.
• Now Take a Alluminium Container and Add rice and Chicken in to 3 Layers .
• Now add Bay leaves on the top of the Rice and chicken mix.
•  Cover the container with Alluminium foil.
• Now Turn on the Oven, Increase the Bake temperature up to 400 degrees and put the container in to the Oven.
• Keep the container in the oven for 35 minutes.
• Now take the Container out, mix  Biryani well and add salt if needed.

                  

• Now your Chicken biryani is ready to eat.
• You can eat chicken Biryani with Rytha or Gongura Chutney.