Quick Chicken Biryani Recipe for Families | Boombay

Ingredients

• Boombay Garlic + Chilli Stir Fry Sauce: ½ cup (for marinade) + extra for drizzling
• Boombay Garlic Vegan Mayo: ¼ cup (for serving)
• Chicken: 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) bone-in pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
• Basmati rice: 2 cups (about 400 g), soaked for 30 minutes
• Onions: 3 large (about 400–500 g), thinly sliced
• Yogurt (curd): ½ cup (120 g), plain and fresh
• Tomatoes: 2 medium, chopped
• Ginger paste: 1 tablespoon
• Green chilies: 2, slit (optional, for mild heat)
• Mint leaves: ¼ cup, chopped
• Coriander leaves: ¼ cup, chopped
• Biryani masala: 1 tablespoon (store-bought or homemade)
• Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
• Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala: 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder: ½ teaspoon
• Whole spices: 4 cardamom pods, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 2-inch cinnamon stick
• Ghee or oil: ¼ cup (for frying onions and cooking)
• Saffron: 1 pinch, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional)
• Salt: To taste