Biryani
# Flavorful Chicken Biryani Recipe 🍗🍚
Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish, layered with aromatic spices, marinated chicken, and saffron. It’s a beloved dish in many regions of India and beyond. Here’s a detailed recipe to make restaurant-style chicken biryani at home!
## Ingredients 🍽️:
### For Marinating Chicken:
- 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless) 🍗
- 1/2 cup yogurt 🥛
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 🧄
- 1 tsp red chili powder 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 🌿
- 1 tsp garam masala 🌶️
- 1 tsp coriander powder 🌿
- Salt, to taste 🧂
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee 🧈
### For Biryani Rice:
- 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) 🍚
- 4 cups water 💧
- 1 bay leaf 🍃
- 2-3 green cardamom pods 🍃
- 4-5 cloves 🌿
- 1 cinnamon stick 🌿
- 1 tsp