White biryani is a new and different type of biryani sans tomatoes and chillies. It is the presence of White Pepper that adds a wonderful taste, flavour and aroma to the biryani.
750 gms chicken cut into pieces
500 gms long grain basmati rice
10 tbsp oil
2 cardamoms
2 cinnamons
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 Tbsp White Pepper powder
1 tsp salt
1 lemon
chopped coriander and mint leaves
To marinate
2 cups curd
2 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 tbsp white pepper powder
1 tsp salt
Method
- Take all the ingredients of the marinade in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the chicken, coat well with the mix and set aside for at least half an hour.
- Now heat a pressure cooker and add oil.
- Add cardamom, cinnamon and onions and saute till the onions turn golden.
- Next add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
- Add pepper powder, salt and the chicken along with the marinade and mix well.
- Add lemon juice and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Now add the basmati rice (that has been washed and soaked in water for half an hour and then drained) and mix well.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Garnish with Coriander and mint leaves and serve hot.
