Amazing and Alluring Tikka Biryani

Chicken Tikka Biryani is a famous Pakistani recipe. The dish is made with chicken which is marinated in spicy mix of Yogurt and Spices, then cooked in the oven for making a delicious homemade Tikka then it is finally mixed with Gravy and Long Grained Basmati Rice.

Biriyani is considered as the best and most eaten dish of Karachi and Hyderabad and this Royal cuisine was introduced by the Nizams of Hyderabad during the Mughal reign, and then after various delectable and tasty Vegetarian and Non-Veg Biryani versions of this delightful cuisine came out in the sub-continent. It can be served with raita also.

In vegetarian dishes we have Vegetable Biryani, Paneer Biryani, Microwave Veg Biryani, etc. In Non-Vegetarian Section, there is Chicken Biryani, Egg Biryani, Chicken Dum Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, etc, there is some difference in cooking all these biryanis at home, and this chicken Tikka Biryani recipe is another delicious type of biryani to be made at home.

The preparation is a bit lengthy. It has lots of pre-preparation which is very frustrating. This spicy and mouth watering tandoori style biryani can be a special treat for your beloved one as they mostly prefer chicken dishes. It is also very appetizing for lunch and dinner, so let’s see how to make this finger-licking, spicy and aromatic Tikka Biryani at home.

Tikka Biryani step-by-step

Marinating the Tikka

Wash the chicken pieces.

When dry then make cut with a sharp knife.

Add the ingredients in yogurt and mix it well.

Then coat the chicken pieces in the batter and then put in the refrigerator, covered.

Put the chicken pieces in a flat-bottom pan and then cover the lid for cooking.

For smoking

When the water is dry and the chicken pieces are cooked then put the piece of coal and then pour oil and quickly cover the lid.

Biryani Masalah

Fry the onion in the oil until reddish brown.

Add garlic and fry for a short time and then put into a bowl and let it cold.

Add yogurt, tomatoes, salt, chili, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger and fried onion in a blender and blend well.

Add fried onions in the batter.

Put the batter in the same oil in which the onion was fried. Add the rest of the spices and then cook. When the masala will start leaving the ghee then add green chilies and coriander and finally cover the lid.

Boiling Rice

Take a skillet add water and all the rest of the ingredients.

When the water is hot and the steam starts rising then add rice in it.

Layering

Spread a layer of biryani masalah at the bottom of the skillet.

Then spread a layer of rice. 

Put some slices of Lemon, yellow food color, fried onion and mint leaves.

Put chicken pieces and cover the lid for 10-15 minutes.

After 15 minutes uncover the lid and mix the ingredients.Your alluring Tikka Biryani is ready. Serve hot.