Ingredients:
-
2 cups basmati rice
-
500 grams chicken (or your preferred protein)
- 1 large onion,
thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
- Butterfly pea flower extract (for the blue color)
Instructions to create a Spider-Man Biryani:
1.**Marinate the Chicken:**
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. **Prepare the Rice:**
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, bay leaves, and aromatic spices.
- Add the soaked rice and partially cook it for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. **Layer the Biryani:**
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat vegetable oil.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Layer the marinated chicken at the bottom of the pan.
- Add a layer of partially cooked rice on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle saffron strands (if using) and drizzle some ghee.
- Repeat the layers until all the rice and chicken are used up.
4. **Create the Spider Web Effect:**
- Mix the butterfly pea flower extract with a little water to create a blue liquid.
- Drizzle the blue liquid over the top layer of rice in a spider web pattern.
- Use a spoon to gently create web-like designs on the surface.
5. **Cook the Biryani:**
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
6. **Serve:**
- Gently fluff the biryani with a fork.
- Serve your Spider-Man Biryani hot, garnished with fried onions and fresh coriander leaves.
Enjoy this whimsical and colorful biryani that pays homage to everyone's favorite superhero!
