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Chicken biryani

From the video “SECRETS To Cooking A PERFECT Chicken BIRYANI (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)” by Curries With Bumbi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Curries With Bumbi. Steps are in our own words.

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Mild

Total time: ~15 min
Serves: 9
Cost: ~$4.63*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 32

Ingredients

No pork

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Cooking for

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$41.68*for 9 people

~$4.63*per serving

You save about ~$13.37* per serving (74% less*) than ordering it out — ~$120.32* for 9 people.

Cook it~$4.63*

Order out~$18*

Order out = a typical Ontario curry with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

13 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 8 predicted from typical costs · not priced: biryani masala, ground coriander, chicken with bones, mint leaves, yellow food color, shahi jeera

* Estimate, not a quote: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

gingergingershown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
garlicgarlicshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1green chilishown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1/3 cupwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
Shan biryani masalabiryani masalastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
yogurtplain yogurtshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
Kashmiri red chili powderKashmiri red chili powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
turmeric powderturmeric powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
ground corianderground corianderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspbiryani masalastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspoilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
chicken with boneschicken with bonesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
coriander leavescoriander leavesshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
mint leavesmint leavesshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
onionsonionshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1 tspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
few strandssaffronshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
warm milkmilkstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tspkewra waterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
pinchyellow food colorstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
basmati ricebasmati riceshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
oiloilshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
2bay leavesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
potatoespotatoesshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1 tspgaram masala powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
heaped tspshahi jeerastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspoilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspvinegarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspsaltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsplemon juicestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (chicken with bones).

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Steps

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Equipment

blender
tea strainer
mixing bowl
pot
paper towels
flame tamer

What the video didn’t say

Exact quantity of ginger, garlic, yogurt, onions, chicken, potatoes, and rice.
Exact cooking yield and total preparation time.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chicken biryani

What makes Curries With Bumbi's Chicken biryani recipe and technique special?

Curries With Bumbi's take on Chicken biryani focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing South Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Rice must be 70% cooked or it will overcook during steaming. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chicken biryani at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken biryani recipe costs approximately $0.97 CAD per serving (yielding 9 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chicken biryani ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chicken biryani can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Curries With Bumbi's Chicken biryani?

This recipe utilizes approximately 32 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken biryani?

The official cooking video by Curries With Bumbi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.