# Chicken biryani (from Curries With Bumbi)

Video: [SECRETS To Cooking A PERFECT Chicken BIRYANI (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU) by [Curries With Bumbi](https://www.youtube.com/@CurriesWithBumbi).
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- Serves: 9
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.63 per serving, ~$41.68 for 9 serving(s); saves ~$13.37* per serving (74%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- ginger ginger
- garlic garlic
- 1 green chili
- 1/3 cup water
- Shan biryani masala biryani masala
- yogurt plain yogurt
- Kashmiri red chili powder Kashmiri red chili powder
- turmeric powder turmeric powder
- ground coriander ground coriander
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- chicken with bones chicken with bones
- coriander leaves coriander leaves
- mint leaves mint leaves
- onions onion
- 1 tsp salt
- few strands saffron
- warm milk milk
- 2 tsp kewra water
- 2 tbsp water
- pinch yellow food color
- basmati rice basmati rice
- oil oil
- 2 bay leaves
- potatoes potatoes
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- heaped tsp shahi jeera
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice

## Steps

1. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=24s) Blend ginger, garlic, green chili, and water into a smooth paste.
2. [1:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=67s) Separate whole spices from the boxed biryani masala and place them in a tea strainer.
3. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=127s) Mix plain yogurt with Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, ground coriander, biryani masala, salt, and oil.
4. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=156s) Add chicken, chopped coriander, mint, and ginger-garlic paste to the spiced yogurt and marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
5. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=211s) Slice onions evenly, toss with salt, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=259s) Crush saffron and mix with warm milk, kewra water, and optional food color.
7. [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=271s) Mix yellow food color with water in a small bowl.
8. [5:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=311s) Rinse basmati rice multiple times until water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes and drain.
9. [6:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=374s) Heat oil in a wide pot and fry the salted, squeezed onions over medium heat until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
10. [8:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=496s) Add marinated chicken and bay leaves to the leftover onion oil, bring to a boil, and cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
11. [8:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=508s) Add halved potatoes, half of the browned onions, and garam masala powder, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
12. [9:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=559s) Boil a large pot of water with the spice strainer, shahi jeera, and bay leaves.
13. [10:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=613s) Add oil, vinegar, and drained rice to the boiling water, season with salt, and cook until the rice is about 70 percent cooked, then drain.
14. [12:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=734s) Skim excess oil from the cooked chicken curry.
15. [12:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=743s) Layer remaining browned onions and cooked rice over the chicken and potatoes, sprinkling coriander, mint, biryani masala, saffron milk, colored water, lemon juice, and skimmed oil between layers.
16. [13:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=823s) Cover the pot tightly with a lid, place on a flame tamer over high heat for 10 minutes, then lower heat for 15 minutes.
17. [14:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=874s) Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest covered for at least 30 minutes before opening.
18. [15:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qJQmOeohU&t=921s) Gently fluff and serve the biryani from top to bottom.

## 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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