Express Biryani- Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Step 1

Using a sharp knife, add 2 lines on each chicken pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chicken along with the above mentioned ingredients 'to marinate chicken'. Combine well, let marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Turn on the IP.

Step 4

Click Saute Mode, temperature should be medium or normal- let hot sign be displayed.

Step 5

Just before you start sautéing the onions, soak the basmati rice in 2 cups water for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Add ghee, add bay leaves and whole cardamom to the ghee, saute for a few seconds.

Step 7

Add onions, season with ½ tsp salt. Saute for a few minutes till onions turn translucent.

Step 8

Add ginger- garlic paste and saute onions till they turn light golden.

Step 9

Ensure onions are not browned and the bottom of the stainless steel pot hasn't turned brown.

Step 10

Add the marinated chicken pieces and combine well.

Step 11

Click cancel to turn off saute mode.

Step 12

Close the pot with the lid. Turn the knob to sealing and click Manual: high pressure, set time to 5 minutes.. Walk away.

Step 13

It will take 5 minutes for the pressure to build and 5 minutes to pressure cook.

Step 14

After the beep, turn the knob to venting and do a quick pressure release. Pressure will be released completely in 2 minutes.

Step 15

Open the lid, there will be around 1 cup of chicken broth left in the pot.

Step 16

Now, drain the soaked rice in a strainer and rinse under running water.

Step 17

Add 2 cups of rice and add 1 cup additional water (for 2 cups basmati rice 2 cups liquid is required).

Step 18

Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp ghee (optional), mint leaves and chopped cilantro. Combine well.

Step 19

Add 2 pinches saffron soaked in 1 tbsp water, combine well.

Step 20

Close the pot with the lid. Turn the knob to sealing and click Manual: high pressure, set time to 5 minutes.. Walk away.

Step 21

After the beep, do a quick pressure release (QPR).

Step 22

Open the lid, fluff using a fork.

Step 23

If you prefer, you can garnish the biryani with fried onions, roasted cashew nuts and raisins.

Step 24

Fried onions will greatly enhance the taste.

Step 25

Serve along with raita, pickle, pappad etc. It's finger licking delish!!!