Non-Vegetarian📍 Madhya Pradesh

Rewa Ki Biryani

An authentic non-vegetarian recipe from Madhya Pradesh, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Rewa Ki Biryani from Madhya Pradesh, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Rewa Ki Biryani is a treasured non-vegetarian dish from Madhya Pradesh, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, half the fried onions, half the mint, salt for 2 hours.

  2. Cook marinated chicken in a heavy pot until half done, about 15 minutes.

  3. Par-cook soaked rice with whole spices and salt until 70% done. Drain.

  4. Layer par-cooked rice over chicken. Top with remaining fried onions, mint, and coriander.

  5. Drizzle ghee and kewra water.

  6. Add garam masala on the rice layer.

  7. Seal pot with tight lid or dough. Cook on high for 5 minutes, then very low heat for 25 minutes.

  8. Rest 10 minutes before opening.

  9. Gently mix from the bottom and serve with raita.

Cook

90 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Hard

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