🍛 Creamy Chicken Tikka Biryani – A Fusion of Curry & Rice
✨ Introduction
What happens when the bold flavors of chicken tikka meet the richness of creamy curry and fragrant basmati rice?
You get this indulgent Creamy Chicken Tikka Biryani – a fusion dish that’s smoky, creamy, and irresistibly delicious.
Layered like a traditional biryani but with a twist, this recipe is perfect for festive dinners, special Sundays, or when you simply want to impress your guests with something truly unique!
🍗 Ingredients
For Chicken Tikka Marinade:
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500g boneless chicken
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3 tbsp yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp ginger garlic paste
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1 tsp red chili powder
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp garam masala
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp oil or butter (for grilling)
For Creamy Gravy:
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2 tbsp oil or ghee
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
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1 tomato (blended)
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¼ cup cream
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½ tsp crushed chili
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½ tsp coriander powder
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Salt to taste
For Biryani Rice:
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2 cups basmati rice (soaked 30 mins)
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1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms
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Salt to taste
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Water for boiling
👨🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prepare Chicken Tikka
Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices, and lemon juice for 1 hour.
Grill or pan-fry until smoky and cooked.
🍲 Step 2: Cook the Creamy Gravy
In a pan, heat oil, sauté onion and garlic paste.
Add blended tomato, spices, and cook till thick.
Add cream and grilled chicken. Cook 2–3 minutes until coated.
🍚 Step 3: Boil the Rice
In a pot, boil water with whole spices and salt.
Add soaked rice and cook till 90% done. Drain.
🍽️ Step 4: Layer and Steam
In a pot, layer rice and creamy chicken.
Top with fried onions, mint, and a few spoons of cream.
Steam (dum) for 10–15 minutes on low heat.
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🌟 Final Thoughts
This Creamy Chicken Tikka Biryani is the best of both worlds – it has the boldness of tikka, the richness of cream, and the depth of biryani.
Each bite is loaded with flavor, warmth, and love. A total game-changer for your next dinner!
