You make the same dish over and over again but you never always use the exact same recipe. Have you found yourself doing that? I think with me, I get bored with my recipes.
Chicken Masala Biryani
I cook with spices almost everyday and when it comes to Indian food I never look at a recipe. This Chicken Masala Biryani is one of those that I have probably adjusted the spices a few times already. Biryani is my favorite Indian dish. I therefore make it my mission to make a delicious one or there’s no point eating it. Diet or not, I think you have to add some butter or ghee to round off your Biryani. It is just not the same without the addition of this key ingredient. Trust me on this. It’s not just because I love butter so much….haha!
Cooking the Biryani
Yes, I will admit cooking this Chicken Masala Biryani is a bit of a process. Like any Biryani I suppose. Some people do feel intimidated by the thought of cooking a Biryani. But it can be easy if you prep in advance. I usually marinate my chicken with spices overnight. Doing this also speeds up the process a little when you ready to cook. Also with practice cooking a biryani becomes much easier. Although I prefer popping my Biryani in the oven, you can totally cook it on the stovetop. You have to remember to cook it on a very low heat and constantly check on it. The moisture on the stovetop does dry up quicker than in the oven so it can burn if you don’t keep a close eye on it.
Most biryanis call for the addition of Saffron but I don’t always use it in my Biryani. If I am out of Saffron I just add a little food colouring to colour the rice. Hope I won’t be frowned upon. Have to admit that I sometimes do use canned Lentils. Well I had to make a plan if I don’t have any dry lentils.
Cooking with love
I was chatting to my mum-in-law a few days ago and she said no matter what you cook, if it’s made with love and care your food will automatically taste great. Well I may not always agree with everything but I have to agree with this. So remember the secret is love, always love! This is true, I know when I am in a bad mood or I am stressed about something those are the days I cook the worst food. For me it’s all about putting your heart and soul into your cooking.
If you want to try a Biryani that’s a little different take a look at this Recipe. If you do try this Chicken Masala Biryani Recipe please drop me a comment and leave a star rating, it is always appreciated. More Chicken Recipes to enjoy: Chicken Karahi with Spinach Butter Chicken Oven Baked Tandoori Chicken If you loved this, please share!
