LUCKNOWI MUGHLAI BIRIYANI (Uttar Pradesh)

The Lucknowi Biryani also known as the Mughlai biriyani is popular in Lucknow and Delhi, originated from the Moghul Cuisine.

Ingredients

Chicken                      – 300 gms
Basmati rice            – 1 ½ cup
Yoghurt                   – ¼ cup
Garam masala pwd  – 1 tsp
Biryani masala          – 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Oil                             – 2 tbsp
Ghee                        – 2 tbsp
Cumin                     – ½ tsp
Cloves                        – 2
Black pepper          – ½ tsp
Bay leaf                       – 2
Cardamom                 – 2
Cinnamon                  – 1
Onion                         – 2
Green chilly          – 1 or 2
Tomato                   – 1
Red chilly pwd      – ½ tsp
Coriander pwd        – ¾ tsp
Mint & coriander leaves – 1 cup
Food color (optional) – a pinch
Salt to taste

How To Make

1. Marinate with yogurt, garam masala powder, biryani masala,  ginger garlic paste and salt for 1 hour.
2. Wash and soak biryani rice in water for 10 mins.
3. Heat oil, ghee in a pan. Add cumin, cloves, black pepper, bay leaf, cardamoms and a stick of cinnamon.
4. Add finely chopped onions, mint leaves, chilly and cook on low medium heat, until it turns golden brown.
5. Now add tomatoes, marinated chicken, red chilly powder, coriander powder and mix everything together.
6. Fry in low flame for 5 to 7 minutes by stirring frequently.
7. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and sauté for a minute.
8. Now add 2 ½ cup of water. Add soaked rice and stir well.
9. Pressure cook for one whistle and simmer for 5 to 6 mins or until the rice is done.