Discover the authentic taste of Pakistani cuisine with this Chicken Methi Biryani recipe. This dish combines the rich flavors of tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and the unique bitterness of methi (fenugreek leaves) to create a wholesome, flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, this biryani is a delightful mix of traditional spices, including garam masala, cumin, and turmeric, making it a must-try for biryani lovers. Follow this easy recipe to bring the essence of Pakistan to your dining table, only on Cook With Faiza!
Chicken methi biryani
Ingredients
1: chicken 1 kg
2: Rice 1/2 kg (boiled 80% with salt 2 tbsp, black cumin seeds 1 tsp, bay leaves 2)
3: tomatoes 3 large (grind)
4: dry fenugreek leaves 50 grams or (fresh 3 small bunches only use the leaves cut finely)
5: onions 2 large (grind)
6: ginger & garlic paste 1 tbsp
7: cream 3 tbsp
8: unsalted butter 40g
9: green chilli 4 (chopped)
10: turmeric 1/2 tsp
11: salt 1 tsp (heaped)
12: red chilli powder 2 tsp
13: garam masala powder 1 tsp
14: fried onion 1/2 cup
15: food colors red, yellow, green 1/4 tsp (mixed with kewra water 1 tbsp)
16: oil 1/2 cup
17: fresh coriander handful
Instructions
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heat oil and butter and then add onions, ginger & garlic paste mix and fry till changes color on high flame.
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add tomatoes, red chili, turmeric, garam masala, and salt mix and cook on high flame till the oil comes on the surface.
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now add the fenugreek leaves mix and cook on low to medium for 1o minutes if fresh fenugreek leaves add them and cook till the oil comes to the surface.
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add the chicken and cook on high flame for 5 to 10 minutes.
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then add cream, water 1 cup, mix, and wait for a boil on high flame, then cover and cook on low to medium till the chicken is tender and oil comes to the surface.
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transfer the chicken to a larger pot top it with the rice, fried onions, green chili, coriander, and food colors, and cover the lid with a tea towel place the rice on high flame for 5 minutes and then simmer on low flame for 10 minutes.
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serve hot with the chutney of your choice.
