Chicken Biryani – Qatari Style برياني الدجاج – على الطريقة القطرية

Step 1: Marination Ingredients • Whole chicken: 1 (about 1.4–1.5 kg), cut into pieces • Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons • Salt: 3 teaspoons • Cumin powder: 2 teaspoons • Turmeric powder: 1½ teaspoons • Red chili powder: 2 teaspoons • Black pepper powder: 1 teaspoon • Biryani masala: 3 teaspoons • Mixed masala: 2 teaspoons • Ginger–garlic paste: 2 tablespoons Method 1. Mix all the ingredients well. 2. Apply the marinade evenly to the chicken. 3. Marinate for 2 hours. 4. Deep-fry the marinated chicken until lightly golden. Set aside. ⸻ Step 2: Masala Preparation Ingredients • Onions (chopped): 3 cups • Bay leaves: 2 • Cinnamon stick: 1 small • Cloves: 10–11 • Cardamom pods: 3–4 • Ginger–garlic paste: 2 tablespoons • Tomatoes (chopped): 2 cups • Salt: to taste • Red chili powder: 1½ teaspoons • Black pepper powder: 1 teaspoon • Cumin powder: 2 teaspoons • Dry coriander powder: 2 teaspoons • Tomato paste: 80 g • Turmeric powder: 1½ teaspoons • Biryani masala: 3 teaspoons • Mixed masala: 2 teaspoons • Fried chicken pieces Method 1. Heat oil in a large pan. 2. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. 3. Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown. 4. Add ginger–garlic paste and sauté until aromatic. 5. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until oil separates. 6. Add all dry spices and salt. Mix well. 7. Add a little water and cook until the masala thickens. 8. Add the fried chicken and cook for 10–15 minutes. 9. Transfer the chicken to an oven tray and bake until the color turns golden brown.