Wedding-style Chicken Biryani | Marriage Biryani | Chicken Vadi Biryani | Chicken Biryani | Cookd

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a flavorful Wedding-style Chicken Biryani, also known as Marriage Biryani or Chicken Vadi Biryani. This dish, featuring aromatic basmati rice and tender chicken, is perfect for special occasions and can be easily made at home. We will guide you through each step to ensure your biryani turns out delicious and authentic.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Gather and prepare all the necessary ingredients:

• 750 grams Chicken (cut for biryani)
• 600 grams Basmati Rice (soaked)
• 100 ml Oil
• 3 sticks Cinnamon
• 3 Cardamom pods
• 4 Cloves
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 Onions (finely sliced)
• 3 Tomatoes (finely sliced)
• ¼ cup Mint Leaves (roughly chopped)
• ¼ cup Coriander Leaves (roughly chopped)
• 3 Green Chillies (slit)
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
• 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• ½ cup Curd
• 3 cups Water (plus as needed)
• 1 tbsp Salt (plus an additional 1 tbsp for rice)

Step 2: Cook the Onions and Spices

• In a pan, heat the oil over medium flame.
• Add the sliced onions, whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf), and slit green chillies.
• Stir and cook until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 3: Add Herbs and Pastes

• Add the chopped coriander and mint leaves to the pan and fry for a few seconds.
• Incorporate the ginger garlic paste and cook for about one minute.
• Mix in the Kashmiri chilli powder, cooking until it releases a bright red color.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

• Add the finely sliced tomatoes to the pan and cook until they become soft and the oil separates.
• Season with salt and mix well.

Step 5: Incorporate Dairy and Water

• Add the curd to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
• Pour in the water, mix again, and bring to a boil.

Step 6: Cook the Chicken

• Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir to combine.
• Cover the pot and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.

Step 7: Prepare the Rice

• In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add salt to it, ensuring the water tastes slightly salty.
• Add the soaked basmati rice and cook until it is 70% done (approximately 2-3 minutes).
• Strain the rice, reserving some of the cooking water.

Step 8: Combine Rice and Chicken

• Carefully add the partially cooked rice to the chicken masala in the pot.
• Gently mix, adding reserved water if necessary until the water level is even with the rice.

Step 9: Cook the Biryani on Dum

• Bring the pot to a boil.
• Immediately cover it with silver foil and place a fitting lid on top.
• Place the pot on a preheated tawa (griddle) and cook on dum (slow cooking) for 15 minutes on medium flame.

Step 10: Serve

• Once the biryani is cooked, remove it from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Serve hot, ideally on banana leaves for an authentic experience.

Conclusion

You have successfully made a delicious Wedding-style Chicken Biryani! This recipe is perfect for celebratory gatherings or family meals. Experiment with the spices and adjust the flavors to your liking. Enjoy your biryani with raita or salad, and consider planning your next meal using the Cookd app for easy meal prep!