About this dish
Fragrant layered rice cooked with marinated meat, saffron, and fried onions.
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Ingredients
🍚3 cups basmati rice
🍗700g chicken, bone-in
🥛1 cup yogurt
🌼Pinch of saffron
🧅Fried onions, for layering
Method
Serves 21
Marinate the chicken in yogurt and biryani spices for at least an hour.2
Cook the marinated chicken until nearly done.3
Parboil the rice separately.4
Layer the rice and chicken in a pot, sprinkling saffron and fried onions between layers.5
Cover tightly and steam on low heat for 20-25 minutes before gently mixing and serving.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Biryani is one of Pakistan's most beloved dishes, with regional versions such as Sindhi and Karachi biryani known for their bold, tangy spicing.
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