Biryani , a perfect blend of ingredients that have tempting flavor and aroma. It is a traditional dish in Pakistan and India. There are many varieties of biryani like Sindhi biryani , Karachi biryani, Bombay biryani , Hyderabadi biryani, Chicken biryani, Mutton biryani etc. these different varieties originates due to different localities , their taste preferences and different assortments of ingredients. This is an authentic recipe of chicken biryani.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS OF CHICKEN BIRYANI
| Calories | 360 |
| Carbohydrates | 31% or 111.6 calories |
| Fats | 29% or 104 calories |
| Proteins | 20% or 72 calories |
| Sodium | 7% or 25 calories |
| Sugar | 3.2% or 11.52 calories |
| Fiber | 1.4% or 5.04 calories |
| Cholesterol | 6% or 21.6 calories |
| Other minerals | 2% or 7.2 calories |
Biryani is being served with mint raita and is famous due to its unique combo of ingredients and preparation method.
Nutritional benefits:
As biryani contains dam boiled rice so diet conscious people need not to worry about its calories . A single plate of biryani provides all the necessary nutrients to the body. Chicken and rice is a source of proteins . Oil is a source of carbohydrate and spices which add mouth watering flavor to biryani are source of minerals and vitamins.
Health Benefits
Turmeric helps in digestion. Ginger prevents bloating and nausea. Cumin is anti bacterial and anti inflammatory and act as cleaning spice. Cumin also improves digestion. Onions and garlic contain sulfur compounds that helps to protect from cancer. Ginger kills cancerous cells in body. These spices also have antioxidative properties.
Who should avoid biryani?
Although biryani is good for health but it is not healthy for peptic ulcers and gastric patients.
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Ingredients
- biryani masala preparation
Instructions
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Biryani Masala Preparation
Layering of boiled rice and biryani curry
Biryani curry preparation
Rice boiling
- Add a layer of boiled rice in cooking pot then a layer of curry then add a few drops of orange food color then again add a layer of boiled rice and curry and at end add a layer of boiled rice then add few drops of orange food color and three to four table spoons of lemon juice. Lemon juice enhances the flavor . Add fried onions on top. Then rice pot is put on dam for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn off the flame and mix rice. and delicious biryani is ready to be served