Haleem Biryani
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Haleem Biryani

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with spiced meat, saffron-infused milk, and sweet caramelised onions, sealed and slow-cooked in dum style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • • 2 large onions, fried crisp
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tsp saffron, soaked in warm milk
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the chicken with the ginger-garlic paste, salt, and 4 cups water for 25 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Reserve the stock and shred the chicken.

3
Phase 3

Cook the basmati rice in the chicken stock until half done.

4
Phase 4

Layer the rice, chicken, and fried onions in a heavy pot.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle the saffron milk and ghee, seal, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Fluff and serve hot.