To make biryani, you will need:
- Rice
- Meat (chicken, beef, lamb, or prawn)
- Spices (such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves)
- Onion
- Ginger and garlic
- Tomato
- Yogurt
- Saffron (optional)
- Ghee or oil
- Water
Here's how to make biryani:
- Rinse and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat ghee or oil and add sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.
- Add minced ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the meat and cook until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Stir in the yogurt and mix well.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the meat mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add saffron (if using) and enough water to cover the rice by 1 inch.
- Cover the pot and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the biryani rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
