{"id":10082,"date":"2012-01-08T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2012-01-08T21:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=10082"},"modified":"2019-03-28T10:33:15","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T14:33:15","slug":"biryani-in-a-hurry-easy-yet-tasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/biryani-in-a-hurry-easy-yet-tasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Biryani in a Hurry &#8211; Easy yet Tasty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10083 size-full\" title=\"Biryani-in a hurry\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/biryani-in-a-hurry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/biryani-in-a-hurry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/biryani-in-a-hurry-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Biryani has never failed to bring out the joy and festive mood in me&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Are you overwhelmed by the long preparation time that most of the Biryani recipes call for? If so give this recipe a try. As the name suggests it&#8217;s made in a hurry, which means it calls for less preparation time yet tastes flavorful and delicious. It&#8217;s been a long time since I made biryani. Every time I get into the kitchen with the mind of making biryani, I somehow got deviated and ended up making something simple. In India, Biryani is one such food served during celebrations and during most happy\u00a0occasions. Whenever I make biryani at home, I unknowingly fall into the celebration mood and I will be seen happy on that day.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, I follow the long preparation steps while making biryani. However, yesterday I made it in the easiest way possible. I was really impressed by the outcome, it tasted flavorful and was aromatic. For more biryani recipes, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/category\/recipes\/by-category\/biryani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One tip that I would like to share with you all: Be sure to add chopped mint leaves while layering the chicken and rice, mint leaves enhances the taste and the aroma of the biryani greatly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biryani in a hurry Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10084\" title=\"Biryani in a hurry\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Biryani-in-a-hurry1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Biryani-in-a-hurry1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Biryani-in-a-hurry1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Biryani-in-a-hurry1-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For marinating chicken:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken legs or Bone-in chicken pieces- I used 5 chicken legs, you could add more pieces<\/li>\n<li>Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Chili powder- 2 tsp or more according to your needs<\/li>\n<li>Turmeric powder- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Cumin powder- 3\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Ground fennel- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Coriander powder- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Garam Masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basmati Rice- 1 1\/2 cups, cooked in 3 cups water seasoned with 1 tsp Garam masala and salt<\/li>\n<li>Oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Whole cardamom- 3<\/li>\n<li>Whole cloves- 3<\/li>\n<li>Whole cinnamon- 3 inch slice<\/li>\n<li>Bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li>Onions, chopped- 4, large<\/li>\n<li>Tomatoes, chopped- 3, large<\/li>\n<li>Cilantro, chopped- 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li>Mint leaves, chopped- 1 handful<\/li>\n<li>Ghee- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp water or milk- 2 pinches<\/li>\n<li>Fried onions (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Roasted Cashew nuts (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Marinate the chicken with the above mentioned ingredients to marinate the chicken, keep aside for 15 to 30 minutes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10085\" title=\"chicken legs marinated\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chicken-legs-marinated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chicken-legs-marinated.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chicken-legs-marinated-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/chicken-legs-marinated-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Place a large non-stick cooking pan, add oil, add whole cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, saute for a few seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Add the marinated chicken and cook covered till the chicken is half cooked. If the chicken gets dry, add some water and cook.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10086\" title=\"cooking chicken legs\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooking-chicken-legs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooking-chicken-legs.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooking-chicken-legs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooking-chicken-legs-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>While the chicken is cooking, cook 1 1\/2 cups of basmati rice in 3 cups water seasoned with 1 tsp garam masala and 1\/4 tsp salt- Either cook in a rice cooker or in a saucepan over stove top.<\/li>\n<li>When the chicken is half cooked, add the onions and tomatoes, cook covered till the tomatoes have mashed up and onions have cooked well.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10087\" title=\"adding onions:tomatoes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-onionstomatoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-onionstomatoes.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-onionstomatoes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-onionstomatoes-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The chicken masala shouldn&#8217;t be too dry, there should be some moisture in it.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and add more salt if needed, if you prefer more heat add more chili powder or ground pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Top the cooked chicken with chopped cilantro and mint.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10088\" title=\"cooked chicken masala\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooked-chicken-masala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooked-chicken-masala.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooked-chicken-masala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/cooked-chicken-masala-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Evenly spread cooked rice over it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10089\" title=\"adding rice to biryani\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-rice-to-biryani.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-rice-to-biryani.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-rice-to-biryani-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/adding-rice-to-biryani-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Drizzle melted ghee over the rice.<\/li>\n<li>Soak 2 pinches of saffron in 1 tbsp water or milk for 5 minutes, drizzle saffron water over the rice.<\/li>\n<li>If you want you could top the rice with fried onions, roasted cashew nuts, raisins etc.\u00a0Since, I was in a hurry I didn&#8217;t add these.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the pan with its lid and place over low heat for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Uncover and using a spatula gently combine the rice and the chicken.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10090\" title=\"making biryani in a hurry\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/making-biryani-in-a-hurry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/making-biryani-in-a-hurry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/making-biryani-in-a-hurry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/making-biryani-in-a-hurry-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Serve warm with raita, pickle, salad etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure to add mint leaves and basmati rice should be seasoned with garam masala.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Biryani-in-a-hurry.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Biryani in a Hurry &#8211; Easy yet Tasty<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thas<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">[b]For marinating chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken legs or Bone-in chicken pieces- I used 5 chicken legs, you could add more pieces<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chili powder- 2 tsp or more according to your heat level<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cumin powder- 3\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground Fennel- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garam Masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Other ingredients[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Basmati Rice- 1 1\/2 cups, cooked in 3 cups water seasoned with 1 tsp Garam masala and salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cardamom- 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cloves- 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole cinnamon- 3 inch slice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onions, chopped- 4, large<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomatoes, chopped- 3, large<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- 2 handful<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mint leaves, chopped- 1 handful<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ghee- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp water or milk- 2 pinches<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fried onions (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Roasted Cashew nuts (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Marinate the chicken with the above mentioned ingredients to marinate the chicken, keep aside for 15 to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large non-stick cooking pan, add oil, add whole cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, saute for a few seconds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the marinated chicken and cook covered till the chicken is half cooked. If the chicken gets dry, add some water and cook.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">While the chicken is cooking, cook 1 1\/2 cups of basmati rice in 3 cups water seasoned with 1 tsp garam masala and 1\/4 tsp salt- Either cook in a rice cooker or on stove top.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">When the chicken is half cooked; add the onions and tomatoes, cook covered till the tomatoes have mashed up and onions have cooked well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The chicken masala shouldn&#8217;t be too dry, there should be some moisture in it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste and add more salt if needed, if you want more heat add more chili powder or ground pepper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top the cooked chicken with chopped cilantro and mint.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Evenly spread cooked rice over it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drizzle melted ghee over the rice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Soak 2 pinches of saffron in 1 tbsp water or milk for 5 minutes, drizzle saffron water over the rice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you want you could top the rice with fried onions, roasted cashew nuts, raisins etc. Since, I was in a hurry I didn&#8217;t add these.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover the pan with its lid and place over low heat for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Uncover and using a spatula gently combine the rice and the chicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve warm with raita, pickle, salad etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">\u2022Be sure to add mint leaves and basmati rice should be seasoned with garam masala.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biryani has never failed to bring out the joy and festive mood in me&#8230; Are you overwhelmed by the long preparation time that most of the Biryani recipes call for? 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