Best Homemade Biryani Recipe – Authentic and Easy to Try at Home

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Biryani is one of the world’s most loved rice dishes—a perfect blend of fragrant basmati rice, tender meat, and aromatic spices. At Authentic Handi Biryani, we specialize in slow-cooked, traditional handi biryani that takes hours of preparation to achieve its signature rich flavor. But did you know you can also try a homemade chicken biryani recipe in your own kitchen?

If you’ve ever wondered how to cook an authentic biryani at home, here’s a simple yet flavorful recipe you can start with.

🥘 Ingredients for Homemade Chicken Biryani:

  • 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)

  • 500g chicken (cut into medium pieces)

  • 2 large onions (sliced thinly)

  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)

  • 1 cup plain yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons oil or ghee

  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • 2 teaspoons biryani masala or garam masala

  • Whole spices: 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick

  • Fresh mint and coriander leaves (chopped)

  • Salt to taste

🔥 Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Rice

  1. Bring water to a boil, add salt and whole spices.

  2. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Masala

  1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pan, fry onions until golden brown. Keep some aside for garnish.

  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.

  3. Add chicken, turmeric, chili powder, masala, and salt. Cook until half done.

  4. Stir in tomatoes and yogurt. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and the oil separates.

Step 3: Layer the Biryani

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, spread chicken masala as the first layer.

  2. Add rice on top, sprinkle coriander, mint, and fried onions.

  3. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

  4. Cover with a tight lid and cook on low heat (dum) for 15–20 minutes.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

Fluff gently, serve hot with raita, salad, or pickle, and enjoy your authentic homemade biryani!

💡 Tips for the Best Biryani Recipe

  • Always use basmati rice for the perfect aroma and texture.

  • Add saffron-infused milk or rose water for a royal touch.

  • Slow cooking (dum method) makes the flavors richer.

🍲 Authentic Handi Biryani vs Homemade Version

While this homemade chicken biryani recipe is delicious, the depth of flavor you get from the slow-cooked handi method at Authentic Handi Biryani is truly unmatched. We prepare our biryani fresh with traditional Indian spices and deliver it straight to your doorstep in Jakarta.

So if you want to taste the best biryani in Jakarta, order from Authentic Handi Biryani—and let us bring the authentic flavors of India to your home.


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