Chicken Malai Seekh Biryani

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 500g chicken, boneless, cut into pieces (800 kcal)
• 1 cup malai (cream)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup fried onions
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 4 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• Whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon)
• Biryani masala, salt, and pepper to taste

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with malai, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chopped mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves, green chilies, biryani masala, and salt. Allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Cook the Rice Cook basmati rice with whole spices until it's 70% cooked. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare Malai Seekh Thread marinated chicken onto seekh (skewers) and cook until they are grilled and golden brown.

Step 4: Layering the Biryani In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer half of the partially cooked rice, followed by a layer of malai seekh kebabs, fried onions, and a drizzle of cooking oil. Repeat the layers.

Step 5: Dum Cooking Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat, allowing the biryani to steam and flavors to meld for 20-25 minutes.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve Garnish the Chicken Malai Seekh Biryani with fresh mint leaves and coriander. Serve hot, savoring the fusion of creamy malai and aromatic spices.

Immerse yourself in the sumptuous experience of Chicken Malai Seekh Biryani, where the essence of malai seekh kebabs meets the allure of biryani perfection.