Recipes

Biryani may look like a dish reserved for weekends and special occasions, but it does not have to take hours to prepare. With a few time-saving techniques and the right basmati rice, you can make a fragrant, satisfying chicken biryani at home in about 45 minutes.

The key is to use rice that cooks into long, fluffy and separate grains. Thakkar Premium Basmati Rice is an excellent choice for biryani because its aromatic basmati grains provide the light texture and inviting appearance that make this dish so special.

Easy chicken biryani at a glance

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Total time: Approximately 45 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the rice

• 300 g Thakkar Premium Basmati Rice
• Plenty of water for boiling
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick

For the chicken masala

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 150 g plain yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced