Eid 2026: Master the Art of Perfect Chicken Biryani for a Flavorful Celebration

• Marinate chicken properly with yogurt, spices, ginger-garlic paste, and herbs, letting it rest for several hours for tenderness and flavor.
• Use long-grain basmati rice, soaking it for 30 minutes and partially cooking to ensure a non-sticky texture.
• Cook chicken masala until thick and dry, ensuring no moisture to prevent a soggy biryani.
• Layer rice and chicken evenly, adding saffron, milk, and ghee to blend flavors and achieve classic fragrance.
• Utilize dum cooking (slow steam) with a tightly covered pot on low heat to retain flavor and aroma, then let it rest before serving.