Sri Lankan Biriyani Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons biriyani masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, biriyani masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Saute until fragrant.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
6. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are half done.
7. Layer the half-cooked chicken with soaked rice, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.
8. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
9. Fluff the biriyani gently with a fork and serve hot with raita or curry.

Enjoy your Sri Lankan Biriyani!