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Karachi-Style Chicken Biryani

Name: Karachi-Style Chicken Biryani
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup water

A fragrant rice dish with marinated chicken, saffron, and aromatic spices.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Marinate chicken with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala for 30 minutes.
Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a pot, sauté onions until golden, add tomatoes and cook until softened.
Layer rice and chicken in a pot, add water and ghee, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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