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Name: Authentic Biryani (Afghan) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 5 lbs bone-in chicken or lamb pieces; 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup cooking oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling rice); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-3 green chilies, slit (optional); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 2-3 strands saffron (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk); 1 tablespoon rose water or kewra water (optional); 4 cups water (for boiling rice)

Biryani (Afghan)

Afghanistan

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Fragrant rice dish with chicken or lamb, potatoes, and aromatic spices.

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