Chicken or Lamb Biryani

Submitted by pavut

"An easy biryani, be sure not to overcook the rice! Not so much authentic, but simplified."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs lamb or 2 1/2 lbs chicken
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 5 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 pint plain yogurt
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1⁄2 lbs rice
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron strand
• 2 teaspoons milk

directions

1. Wash the rice and then soak for one hour before cooking.
2. Cut meat cut into 1-inch cubes.
3. Place in bowl with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
4. Fill large pan 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
5. Add rice & remove from heat after six minutes.
6. Drain thoroughly.
7. Mix saffron in hot milk.
8. In a large oven pan, add the meat and yogurt mixture.
9. cover with the rice.
10. Pour in the the saffron milk.
11. Put in the oven for 1 hour or more.
12. After 30 minutes, reduce heat.
13. Stir before serving and sprinkle remaining onions on top.