Chicken Briyani

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Ingredients:

1.  Chicken    -   1kg
2.  Basmathi Rice - 2 cups
3.  Onion    -  2 to 3 nos
4. Tomato  -  2 to 3 nos
5. Green Chillies  - 8 to 10 nos(depends on ur spicy )(Mint Leaves -  2 to 3 tbsp
6. Bay Leaves - 3 to 4 nos
7. Cloves - 2 to 3 nos
8. Cardamon  - 2 nos
9. Cinnamon Sticks -  3 nos
10. Fennel Seeds(sombu)- 1/4 tsp
11. Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
12. Coriander Leaves - 2 stks
13. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Curd - 2 to 3 tsp
15. Oil   - 2 to 3 tbsp(if want add extra)
16. Salt to Taste

Method:

Wash & clean the chicken & marinate with curd ,salt ,turmeric powder for about 10 to 15 mins.Soak the basmathi rice for half an hour .Keep a heavy bottomed vessel (eg.pressure cooker) in the stove ,add oil ,to this add bayleaf. cardamon,cloves , cinnamon sticks, fennel seeds & allow to fry .Next add sliced green chillies , chopped onions ,ginger garlic paste & fry till it turns translucent ,then add finely chopped 2 tbsp mint leaves & coriander leaves fry until onions turn light brown .Now add the chopped tomatoes ,little salt & fry till it cums like a  gravy ,then add the marinated chicken & mix all well together .After 5 mins  add 3 cups of water to this & allow it to boil ,while its boiling add the soaked rice & required amount of salt (check salt & spicy as per taste )& mix well .Now add the rest of mint leaves & coriander leaves  &  close the pressure cooker & put the whistle on top .Leave for 2 whistles & keep in sim for about 6 to 8 mints & off the stove .Allow it for 15 to 20 mins & then open the cooker .Wow very easy Briyani is ready to serve now.Don't forget to prepare ur raita.Briyani always goes well with  raita.,it can be onion raita or cucumber raita........Garnish it with coriander leaves,.....Enjoy

In the other method  u can cook directly in a heavy bottomed pan & put in dhum  & should cook in medium low flame ,if not means more rice will stick at the bottom of ur pan .So cook & enjoy......

Priraj                                                                                                                                          

Shrimp & Mealmaker Biryani / Eral,Mealmaker Biryani

Ingredients:

1. Shrimp/Eral - 8 to 10 nos
2. Onion(medium) - 1 no
3. Basmathi Rice - 1 cup
4. FennelSeeds/Sombu - 1/4 tsp
5. Tomato - 1 no
6. Mint Leaves - 5 to 6 stks
7. Mealmakers - 12 to 15 nos
8. Bay Leaves - 3 nos
9. Cloves - 3 nos
10. Cardamon - 2 nos
11. Cinnamon - 3 nos
12. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
13. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
15. Green Chillies - 3 to 4 nos
16. Coriander Leaves - 4 stks
17. Oil
18. Salt to Taste
19. Water - 1 1/2 cup(if want add extra 1/2 cup)

Method:

Wash & clean the shrimp & set aside.Wash & soak the basmathi rice for about 25 to 30 mins.Heat oil in skillet ,add bayleaves, cloves ,cardamon,cinnamon,fennel seeds/sombu & let them fry for a minute.

Add green chillies, ginger garlic paste & fry for a while ,then add the finely chopped onions, half of the mint leaves & coriander leaves & saute for while until the onions turn translucent .Now add the chopped tomatoes & stir all together well , after 5 mins add the red chili powder ,turmeric powder & saute it well for about 6 to 7 mins.

In the mean time ,soak the mealmaker for about 10 to 15 mins in hot water & then squeeze the water from the meal maker by pressing it with your hand. Now add the shrimp & mealmaker pieces & sprinkle some water & cook for about 5 to 6 mins in medium flame .Now add 1 1/2 cups of water to the shrimp , meal maker gravy /mixture & allow it boil .

While the water is boiling add the soaked rice , extra mint leaves & coriander leaves ,salt & stir well all together (check for salt & spicy ) Transfer this whole mixture to a bowl (which fits into ur pressure cooker ) & keep it inside the pressure cooker & leave it for 3 whistles & 5 mins simmer. Garnish it with coriander leaves & serve it hot with raitha...

PriRaj