Make Saffron Chicken Biryani

Saffron Chicken Biryani

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons of saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons of ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of coriander
- 2 cups of diced chicken
- 2 cups of water
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 10 minutes.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander and cook for another minute.

4. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the rice and stir to coat with the spices.

6. Add the water, saffron and its soaking liquid, and salt and pepper to taste.

7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

8. Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!