Everyone has their favorite dish that they love and never get tired of having. But this one dish that is unanimously loved by everyone is Biryani. With it's different regional variations, one is spoilt for options when it comes to savoring this classic dish full of flavors. My mother makes the Best-est Biryani (I'm sure your mother does too!) she doesn't use any spice mixes and makes it with her own spices - maybe that's why it has a distinct flavor.
For people like me who are full-time employed and don't have much time to prepare the maslas (spices), the ready-to-use Spice Mixes have been a saviour. Giving you the same rich taste in much less time and with much less effort. I've been using Shan Masala powders from quite sometime now and have been really satisfied with the taste of the food prepared, every time! These masala powders have already eased cooking so much that Biryani once known as a festive food has now become an everyday dish in homes, which in itself is a celebration of bringing a traditional dish to every home.
Shan Foods has now taken it to another level by introducing their ready-to-use Curry Pastes & Sauces. Which means no more waiting for the onions to caramelize or for tomatoes to soften. No more spice mixes (masala powders) needed, just one cooking paste and your Biryani is ready in no time at all! Now isn't that great?
At first I was a bit skeptical about using the Biryani Paste because was so unsure how it will be like. The taste, the amount of spices and what all it contains. But after reading the ingredients list on the back of the jar and the instructions, I was like let's do this! After all it's Shan's bottle and I can trust them with their products.
In a few simple steps and with so less ingredients: Chicken, Yogurt, Biryani Paste and Rice - we had a delicious, aromatic and flavorful Biryani. Although the chicken curry was a bit darker in color compared to what we usually make but the taste was Ahhh-mazing!
These Curry Pastes are available at select store in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Get one today and trust me you'll love it too.
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Chicken Biryani with Shan Biryani Paste
by Hirra Pervaiz January-01-2017
Quick Fix Chicken Biryani with Shan Biryani Paste - aromatic,rich in flavor,delicious Biryani in just 45 mins!
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: serves 6
Ingredients
For Rice
500 grams Rice
2 1/2 liter Water
Salt
For Chicken Curry
1 Whole Chicken
1 Cup Yogurt
1 Jar Shan Biryani Paste (I used half Jar)
Ghee or Oil for Cooking
Yellow food color for layering
Instructions
Chicken Curry: In a pan heat the ghee or oil add chicken and let it cook. It will release its own water, let it cook while stirring occasionally until the water dries completely. Now add yogurt and continue cooking on medium heat, when mixed well add half the jar of Shan Biryani Paste and let cook for 25 minutes till the chicken is tender and the gravy is reduced but not liquid
Rice: Wash and soak rice in water for 15-20 minutes and drain. Boil 2 1/2 liters of water with a little salt. Once the water starts to boil add rice and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are half cooked. Drain the water
Layering: Oil a heavy bottomed pan, place two-thirds of rice on the base, followed by gravy. Keep alternating layers of rice and gravy making rice as the top layer as well. Sprinkle some yellow food color. Cover the pan tightly with the lid and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes till the rice is done and steaming
