Chicken Biryani

Ingredients (16)

• ·cups basmati rice
• ·g chicken
• ·pieces onions
• ·pieces tomatoes
• ·tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ·cup curd (yogurt)
• ·pieces green chilies
• ·whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)
• ·tsp turmeric powder
• ·tsp red chili powder
• ·tsp garam masala
• ·fresh coriander & mint leaves
• ·tbsp oil
• ·tbsp ghee
• ·salt
• ·milk with malai

1. 1

   Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat oil and ghee, and add sliced onions. Sauté until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

5. 5

   Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.

6. 6

   Stir in the whole spices, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.

7. 7

   Add curd (yogurt) and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.

8. 8

   Add the soaked rice and enough water to cover the rice. Season with salt.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves before serving.