Fresh Chicken - 12pcs - 1.2kg
Al Rawabi Yoghurt Plain Full Fat - 500gm
Shan Bombay Biryani Masala - 200gm
Here's a recipe for Shan Bombay Biryani, a popular Pakistani and Indian rice dish:
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken, bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces
- 3 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee
- 2 tbsp Shan Bombay Biryani Masala (available at Pakistani or Indian grocery stores)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
- 4-5 cloves
- 2-3 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
- Fried onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat oil or ghee in a pot or pan on medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set aside for garnish (if using).
- To the remaining fried onions in the pot, add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Add the ginger paste and garlic paste, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they change color and are no longer pink.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, Shan Bombay Biryani Masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Add the yogurt and potatoes, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add enough water to cover the chicken and potatoes, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken and potatoes simmer until they are partially cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked and drained basmati rice. Cook the rice until it is about 70-80% done. Drain the rice and set aside.
- Layer the partially cooked chicken and potatoes over the rice in the pot, and pour any remaining gravy over the top.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and steam is released from the pot.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and fried onions (if using).
- Serve hot with raita, salad, or yogurt sauce on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Shan Bombay Biryani!