Biryani Masala - Flavor Dynasty

Royal Chicken Biryani with Maharani Masale Biryani Masala

🧂 Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

• 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless)
  
• 4 tbsp curd (thick yogurt)
  
• 2 tbsp Maharani Masale Biryani Masala
  
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  
• 1 tsp Maharani Masale Red Chili Powder
  
• Salt to taste
  
• 2 tbsp fried onions
  
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
  

For the rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice (aged, long-grain)
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 2–3 green cardamoms
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
  
• Salt to taste
  

For layering:

• 2 tbsp ghee
  
• 2 tbsp fried onions
  
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped
  
• A few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
  

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Marinate the chicken:
   
   In a large bowl, mix chicken with curd, Maharani Masale Biryani Masala, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, salt, fried onions, and lemon juice. Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
   
2. Cook the rice:
   
   Boil water with whole spices and salt. Add soaked rice (soaked 20 mins) and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.
   
3. Cook the chicken:
   
   Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add marinated chicken and cook until it’s tender and the masala thickens slightly. Turn off the heat.
   
4. Layer the biryani:
   
   In the same pot or a handi, layer half the cooked rice over the chicken. Add fried onions, coriander, mint, and saffron milk. Repeat layers and finish with rice on top. Drizzle a little ghee.
   
5. Dum cook:
   
   Cover tightly with a lid or seal with dough. Cook on low flame for 20–25 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
   

🍽️ Serve With:

Raita, salad, and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect royal biryani experience.