Sindhi Biryani Recipe (Step-by-Step) – Traditional Pakistani Chicken Biryani

 

 🍛 Sindhi Biryani Recipe (Authentic, Spicy & Aromatic)

Sindhi Biryani is one of the most famous traditional dishes of Pakistan. It is known for its spicy taste, rich aroma, and unique combination of chicken, potatoes, yogurt, and special spices. This biryani is slightly tangy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

If you want to make restaurant-style Sindhi Biryani at home, follow this easy step-by-step recipe.

 🧾 Ingredients

🍗 For Chicken Masala:

Chicken – ½ kg

Oil – 1 cup

Onion – 2 medium (thinly sliced)

Garlic paste – 1 teaspoon

Ginger paste – 1 teaspoon

Salt – ½ teaspoon (or to taste)

Red chili powder – 1½ teaspoon

Green chilies – 8 to 10 (slit)

Tomatoes – 2 medium (chopped)

Yogurt – 1 cup

Fresh coriander – 1 bunch (chopped)

Mint leaves – ½ bunch

🥔 For Potatoes:

Potatoes – 6 to 8 medium (peeled and halved)

🍚 For Rice:

Basmati rice – ½ kg

Salt – 1 tablespoon

Whole spices:

Cinnamon stick – 1

Cumin seeds – 1 tablespoon

Black cardamom – 1

Green cardamom – 3 to 4

🌸 For Layering:

Biryani essence – a few drops

Yellow food color – as required

Oil or ghee – for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Fry the Onions

Heat oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. This step gives a rich base flavor to the biryani.

🍗 Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Add chicken to the fried onions and cook for a few minutes. Then add ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

🌶 Step 3: Add Spices

Now add:

Salt

Red chili powder

Green chilies

Tomatoes

Cook on medium heat until the tomatoes soften and blend well with the spices.

💧 Step 4: Cook Until Tender

Add a little water and let the chicken cook until it is about 50% done. Then add potatoes.

🥔 Step 5: Cook the Potatoes

Cook until the potatoes are soft. Remove them and set aside.

🍲 Step 6: Bhunai (Frying the Masala)

Cook the chicken masala on high heat until oil separates on top. This enhances the flavor.

🥣 Step 7: Add Yogurt Mixture

Mix yogurt with blended onion and add it to the masala. Cook for 2–3 minutes until creamy.

🌿 Step 8: Add Fresh Herbs

Add chopped coriander and mint leaves. Mix well.

🍚 Prepare the Rice

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add:

Salt

Whole spices

Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done (do not fully cook). Drain the rice.

🍛 Layering the Biryani

In a large pot:

Add a layer of chicken masala

Add a layer of rice

Repeat layers

On top, sprinkle:

Yellow food color

Biryani essence

A little oil or ghee

Add potatoes between or on top of layers.

🔥 Final Step (Dum)

Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 10–15 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly.

🍽 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with:

Raita

Salad

Pickle

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Do not overcook rice

✔ Use enough oil for authentic taste

✔ Balance spices according to taste

✔ Always cook on low flame during dum

❤️ Personal Touch

Whenever I make Sindhi Biryani at home, its amazing aroma fills the entire house. My family loves this recipe, especially on weekends. The best part is that it’s homemade, hygienic, and tastes just like restaurant-style biryani.