Anjappar Style Chicken Biriyani

Anjappar style chicken biriyani, quick, tasty and aromatic biriyani. I used to have this biriyani from Anjappar restaurant , so thought of trying at home. Here is recipe for you all to try. 

Ingredients

• Basmati Rice 2 cups
• Chicken 1/2 kg

To marinate

• Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 tsp
• Curd 1 tbsp
• Salt

For the Masala

• Ghee 2 to 3 tbsp
• Oil 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon 1 inch stick
• Cloves 5 nos
• Cardamom 4 nos
• Bay leaf 2 
• Star Anees 2 
• Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Onion 2 medium size, sliced thinly
• Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
• Green Chilli 4 nos, slited
• Tomato 2 nos
• Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp
• Biriyani Masala Powder 1/2 tsp
• Mint and Coriander Leaves 1/4 cup, chopped
• Salt

Method

Clean and out chicken and marinate with ingredients under 'to marinate' and keep aside for 1 hours the fridge.

Wash and drain basmati rice and set aside. 

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker , add the basmati rice and little salt , fry in low medium flame, till it turns slight golden colour and crispy. Now take the rice from the pan and keep aside. Add 1 tbsp of ghee and 3 tbsp of oil and heat it. Add cinnamon, clove cardamom, bay leaf, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and star anise, fry for a minute. Add thinly sliced onions and fry till light brown. Add slit green chillies and ginger garlic paste, saute for 2 minutes. Add sliced tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy. Now add the marinated chicken pieces and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add finely chopped mint and coriander leaves. Now add 3 and half cup water and mix well. Add red chilli powder, salt, biriyani masala powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Let it boil for a minute in low flame. Now add the fried basmati rice and stir in gently. Taste and adjust salt. Close the cooker and keep the flame in medium low flame . After one whistle, simmer the flame and keep for 5 minutes as dhum. Garnish with mint and coriander leaves. Its ready to serve now. Serve with Pickle and Onion Raita. 

NB: If you get Marathi Moghu spice please add that, i didn't get those so added star anise instead. Enjoy cooking..