Chicken Biryani with Fragrant Cider

Chicken Biryani with Fragrant Cider is a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a fusion of Indian and British flavors, making it a unique and flavorful meal. The main ingredients of this dish are chicken, basmati rice, cider, and a blend of fragrant spices.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the chicken marinade:

- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste

For the biryani:

- 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 cup cider
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
To start, marinate the chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes. In a large pot, heat ghee and sauté the onions until golden brown. Add the bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken and cook until it is browned on all sides. Add the soaked basmati rice and stir well. Pour in the cider and add salt to taste. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. The Chicken Biryani with Fragrant Cider is now ready to be served.
This dish is a perfect blend of fragrant spices and tender chicken, with the cider adding a unique twist to the traditional biryani. The appearance of the dish is colorful and appetizing, with the golden brown chicken and the aromatic rice. The taste is rich and flavorful, with the spices and cider adding a depth of flavor to the dish.
Type of dish: Fusion Biryani
Main ingredients: Chicken, Basmati Rice, Cider