A  perfect gravy for briyani, we usually get this as a free side gravy as accompaniment for briyani in hotels. Keeping that in mind I have tried out a perfect and a best from my hands. Also this goes out well with paratha, idli and dosa. I have made this gravy with chicken, but this can be made with

• non-veg options like mutton, prawns and boiled eggs.
• veggie options like potato, mushrooms and long peppers.

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Perfect chicken gravy for biryani

Ingredients:

• Chicken with bones – ¼ kg
• Dry red chillies – 6 nos
• Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
• Peppercorns – 2 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Anise / Fennel seeds – ½ tsp
• Cinnamon stick – ½ “ inch
• Cloves – 4 nos
• Cardamom – 2 nos
• Bay leaf – 1 no
• Star anise – 2 nos
• Onion – 2 nos
• Tomato – 1 ½ no
• Green chillies – 2 nos
• Garlic – 5 cloves
• Ginger – 1 “ inch
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – a strand
• Coriander leaves – a bunch
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Fresh coconut paste – 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Making of Perfect chicken gravy for Biryani –

Preparation:

• Dry roast and grind red chillies, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, anise, cinnamon stick, cloves -2, cardamom – 1 no, star anise – 1 no to paste by adding little water.
• Keep a tbsp of onions aside. Grind onions, green chillies, garlic and ginger to a smooth paste with little paste.
• Chop tomatoes to medium size.
• Heat oil in kadai. Put a star anise, a cardamom, 2 cloves and curry leaves. Wait till they crackle.
• Put onions and fry them till they turn transparent.
• Pour the onion paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.
• Pour the masala paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.
• Put turmeric powder and chicken pieces. Fry till they are tender.
• Put tomatoes and pour ½ cup of water.
• Cover with the lid and bring it to boil.
• Pour the coconut paste and stir it well.
• Bring it to boil and wait for the chicken to be cooked.
• Garnish coriander leaves.

Dry roasting spices

Fresh ingredients with coconut paste, masala paste and onion paste

Spices and a tbsp of onion getting fried

Onion paste getting fried

masala paste getting fried

Chicken and tomato in paste

Coconut paste in gravy

Perfect chicken gravy for biryani

Serve hot.