A festive showpiece of spiced, layered rice and tender meat. Long-grain Biryani King basmati gives you the separate, aromatic grains the dish is famous for.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Liansin Biryani King basmati rice, soaked 30 min
- Chicken or mutton, marinated in yoghurt and spices
- Onions, fried golden (birista)
- Whole spices: cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise
- Ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, chilli
- Saffron or turmeric milk
- Mint and coriander leaves, ghee
Cook withLiansin Biryani KingView this riceMethod
- 1
Parboil the soaked rice with whole spices until 70% cooked, then drain.
- 2
Cook the marinated meat with aromatics until tender and rich.
- 3
Layer rice over the meat, scattering fried onions, herbs, and saffron milk.
- 4
Cover tightly and steam (dum) on low heat for 25–30 minutes.
- 5
Rest, then fold gently to lift the layers and serve.
