By: Jigyasa Kakwani
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Don't let last night's leftover chicken curry go to waste. Here's a genius biryani recipe - perfect for making a sumptuous lunch the next day.
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- 1 bowl chicken curry
- 2 cups rice
- 1 large onion
- 1 large tomato
- 1/2 cup curd
- 4-5 green chillies
- 2 tbsp oil
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-salt
-red chilli powder
-haldi
-coriander powder
-garam masala
-cloves
-green and black cardamom
-peppercorns
-bay leaf
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Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cloves, cardamoms, black pepper, and bay leaf. Let them sizzle to release aroma.
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Add chopped onion and cook till golden brown. Add sliced tomato and green chillies. Cook till soft.
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Add haldi, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well with curd for a rich base.
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Pour in the leftover chicken curry or butter chicken. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
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Add washed rice to the mix. Pour water as needed. Stir gently. Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
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Fluff the biryani gently. Serve hot with chilled raita and salad.
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