11/08/2026
1. Chicken Biryani 🍗🍚
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Basmati rice – 1½ cups
* Chicken – 500 g
* Yogurt – ½ cup
* Fried onions – ½ cup
* Biryani masala – 2 tbsp
* Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
* Green chilies – 2
* Mint leaves – ¼ cup
* Coriander leaves – ¼ cup
* Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Oil – 3 tbsp
* Whole spices – 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 2 cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon
* Water – as required
Method
1. Wash and soak rice for 20–30 minutes.
2. Marinate chicken with yogurt, biryani masala, ginger-garlic paste, salt and lemon juice for 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil and sauté whole spices. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes.
4. Boil rice separately until about 70% cooked. Drain.
5. Layer rice over the chicken. Add fried onions, mint and coriander.
6. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
7. Gently mix and serve hot with raita.
⸻
2. Chicken Fried Rice 🍚
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Cooked rice – 3 cups
* Chicken – 250 g, small pieces
* Mixed vegetables – 1 cup
* Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
* Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
* Spring onion – ¼ cup
* Black pepper – ½ tsp
* Salt – ½ tsp
* Cooking oil – 2 tbsp
Method
1. Heat oil in a wok on high heat.
2. Add garlic and stir-fry for 20–30 seconds.
3. Add chicken and cook until completely done.
4. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add cooked, chilled rice.
6. Add soy sauce, salt and black pepper.
7. Toss everything on high heat for 2–3 minutes.
8. Add spring onions and serve immediately.
⸻
3. Chicken Pulao 🍗
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Basmati rice – 1½ cups
* Chicken – 500 g
* Onion – 1 large, sliced
* Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
* Yogurt – ¼ cup
* Whole spices – 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 2 cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon
* Green peas – ½ cup
* Coriander leaves – ¼ cup
* Green chilies – 2
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Oil – 3 tbsp
* Water – about 2½ cups
Method
1. Soak rice for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil and fry whole spices and sliced onion until lightly golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and chicken. Cook for 6–8 minutes.
4. Add yogurt, green chilies, peas and salt.
5. Add drained rice and water.
6. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 15–18 minutes.
7. Rest for 5 minutes, fluff gently and garnish with coriander.
⸻
4. Chicken Tikka Rice 🌶️🍚
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Cooked basmati rice – 3 cups
* Chicken tikka pieces – 300 g
* Yogurt – ½ cup
* Tandoori masala – 1½ tbsp
* Cream – 2 tbsp
* Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
* Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
* Mint leaves – ¼ cup
* Oil – 2 tbsp
* Salt – ½ tsp
Method
1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Grill or pan-cook chicken until charred and completely cooked. Cut into pieces.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil and lightly sauté the cooked rice.
4. Add chicken tikka and mix gently.
5. Add cream and cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
6. Garnish generously with mint leaves.
7. Serve hot with raita or salad.
⸻
5. Chicken Schezwan Rice 🌶️
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Cooked rice – 3 cups
* Chicken – 300 g, diced
* Schezwan sauce – 3 tbsp
* Capsicum – ½ cup, diced
* Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
* Spring onion – ¼ cup
* Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
* Black pepper – ½ tsp
* Salt – ½ tsp
* Oil – 2 tbsp
Method
1. Heat oil in a wok.
2. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
3. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
4. Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add Schezwan sauce and soy sauce.
6. Add cooked rice, salt and black pepper.
7. Toss on high heat for 2–3 minutes.
8. Finish with spring onions and serve hot.
⸻
6. Chicken Jeera Rice 🍚
Ingredients – 3 servings
* Basmati rice – 1½ cups
* Chicken – 300 g, small pieces
* Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
* Butter – 2 tbsp
* Green chilies – 2, sliced
* Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
* Coriander leaves – ¼ cup
* Salt – 1 tsp
* Water – about 2½ cups
Method
1. Wash and soak rice for 20 minutes.
2. Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pan.
3. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
4. Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste; sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes.
6. Add soaked rice, salt and water.
7. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 15–18 minutes.
8. Rest for 5 minutes, fluff gently and garnish with fresh coriander.