Chapati and Byriani Recipes

[sapphirexxj]

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Hi all,

Anyone with ideas on how to make chapatis or byriani? Will really appreciate.

 

[Hannah Schubert]

Sure! Here are simple recipes for both chapatis and biryani that you can try:

Chapatis: Ingredients:

• 2 cups of whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 cup of warm water

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Gradually add the warm water to the bowl, mixing it with the flour mixture until it forms a soft, pliable dough.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized balls.
5. Use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a thin, circular shape.
6. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
7. Cook each chapati for about 1 minute on each side, until it puffs up and has brown spots on both sides.
8. Serve warm with your favorite accompaniments.

Biryani: Ingredients:

• 2 cups of basmati rice
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 inches of ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons of garam masala
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
• 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and bell peppers)
• 1 cup of cooked chicken, mutton, or beef
• 1/2 cup of cilantro, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil
• 2 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and golden brown.
4. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5. Add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder, and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes, until they are soft.
7. Add the cooked chicken, mutton, or beef, and cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Drain the basmati rice and add it to the saucepan. Stir well to combine with the vegetable and meat mixture.
9. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
11. Stir in the cilantro and serve hot.

I hope these recipes help you make delicious chapatis and biryani at home!