PAKISTANI CHICKEN BIRYANI RECIPE WITH TIPS 2/5/2021
This is a detailed recipe for Pakistani Chicken Biryani and delicious too. But wait, if you are in any case looking for Pakistani or Karachi style degi Biryani that you had at a restaurant or on the street or in a wedding dinner; that is different. I will post a separate recipe for that.
This is home-style, hearty biryani with delicious flavors full of herbs and aroma. I suggest, serve it hot right after dum (steaming) with raita and kachumber salad for best taste
In Pakistani, especially Karachi, Biryani is often made on Fridays or on weekends; also in official dinners or weddings or picnic or whatever; biryani fits in all events. And, it's always good, never boring.
People of Karachi can't live without Biryani. Like, even if we are traveling somewhere in China or Far-east, we'll find a Pakistani restaurant or maybe an Indian restaurant and eat Biryani. And, the satisfaction is heavenly.
TIPS TO MAKE PAKISTANI CHICKEN BIRYANI
- A good Biryani should have separate but fully cooked rice grains.
- Salt is most crucial in the flavor of every food make sure you use salt in all step marination, soaking rice, cooking rice, gravy, and frying potatoes. But that's doesn't mean you overdo.
- The oil, I used is least possible with authentic flavors but real biryani calls for even more oil. When traditionally mutton biryani is cooked fat pieces (riwaj) are also added for meaty flavors and greasy moisture.
4.Searing or bhonofying, that means cooking on high flame till all water dries and oil clearly separates on sides of the pot. It is most crucial throughout Pakistani cuisine. If you Bhunofy it correctly, it will be finger-licking well. The only problem for bhonofying is you need to add a bit of extra oil.
5.Whole spices like pepper, bay leaves, cardamom are for aroma only, they release their juices and flavors in rice. Do not bite them. Just put aside as you do with bones.
6.Type of rice is important, use basmati rice or sella basmati rice. Brown rice is good for pulao, not Biryani.
The post is good but your chicken biryani is not beef biryani
I like beef biryani. Seeing your beef biryani reminded me of the big feast when biryani is made by adding a lot of beef which is very tasty and delicious. Your biryani also looks very delicious. Thank you. You shared with us.