Indian Chicken Biryani

A flavorful and aromatic Indian rice dish made with tender chicken, eggs, and fragrant spices.

Steps

1. Steps:
2. In a pot, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
6. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and season with salt. Pour the beaten egg into the pan and scramble it with the onion-tomato mixture.
8. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are no longer pink.
9. Reduce the heat to low and add coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
10. Stir in plain yogurt and cook for a few minutes until the chicken is coated with the yogurt and spices.
11. Finally, add the cooked basmati rice to the pan and gently mix everything together. Adjust salt if needed.
12. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot.

• Ingredients for 1 person:
• 100g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish