Chicken Tikka Biryani Aromatic Chicken Tikka Biryani with Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Fragrant Basmati Rice Ingredients: For the Chicken Tikka: 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, grated Salt to taste For the Biryani Rice: 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes 3 cups water or chicken broth 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves Salt to taste Additional: Fried onions (optional, for garnish) Saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional) Directions: In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain. Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Remove half the onions and set aside for garnish. Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken is partially cooked, about 7-8 minutes. In a separate pot, bring water or chicken broth to boil. Add soaked rice and salt, cook until rice is 70% cooked (rice should still have a bite). Drain. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken in the pot. Sprinkle chopped cilantro, mint, fried onions, and saffron milk over the rice. Cover tightly with a lid. Cook on low heat (dum) for 25-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to finish cooking. Gently fluff the biryani with a fork before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating) | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 550 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickentikkabiryani #biryani #indiancuisine #spicedchicken #basmatirice #flavorfulmeals #homemadebiryani #comfortfood #aromaticrice #tikkamarinatedchicken #dumcooking #foodie #indianfoodlover #curryandrice #deliciousdinner #biryanilove #easybiryani #foodstagram #foodblogger #authenticrecipes Rich, aromatic Chicken Tikka Biryani — tender marinated chicken layered with fragrant basmati rice and warm spices. A feast for the senses!

Chicken Vindaloo Fiery Goan Chicken Vindaloo with Aromatic Spices Ingredients: For the Marinade: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger Salt to taste For the Vindaloo Curry: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 dried red chilies (adjust for spice level) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup water or chicken broth Fresh cilantro, for garnish Directions: In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and toss the chicken until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Then add onions and sauté until golden. Stir in dried chilies, sugar, ground cloves, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the marinated chicken and all remaining marinade to the pan. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken starts to brown. Add water or broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan. Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time) | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes + marinade Kcal: Approximately 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickenvindaloo #spicycurry #goanflavors #indianrecipes #vindaloo #chickencurry #homemadecurry #authenticindian #spicychicken #comfortfood #easycurry #hotandspicy #indianfoodlovers #curryfromscratch #garammasala #flavorfuldishes #weeknightdinner #mealprepideas #currylovers #fieryfood Craving bold flavor? Try this Chicken Vindaloo — packed with spices, heat, and a punch of vinegar tang. A fiery Goan classic you’ll love!