Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani Ingredients

Coconut oil2 large onion, chopped4 cardamom pods4 cloves1 stick cinnamon1 bay leaveHandful of coriander leavesSaffron soak in milk (50 ml)Lemon juiceMint leavesFried onion flakes

Chicken Marination (For An Hour)

1 kg chicken, cuts1 head garlic, minced3 cm ginger, minced1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp coriander powderA pinch of nutmeg1.5 tbsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper powder1/2 cup plain yogurt1 tsp garam masala3 tbsp lemon juice

Basmati Rice (Cooked 70% Done)

3 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutesGood amount of water1 tbsp salt1 stick cinnamon4 cloves3 cardamom pods1 tsp caraway seeds1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Saute the chopped onion in hot coconut oil until translucent.2. Add the marinated chicken with the mixture in. Bring to boil.3. Put cardamoms, cinnamon, bay leave, and cloves in. At last, put the coriander leaves. Stir it well.4. Cook it covered in low heat for about 30 to 45 minutes. Turn off the heat.5. In a big pot, drizzle the base with coconut oil, then layer with 70% rice – chicken with half of mixture – rice.6. Put the mint leaves, saffron milk, lemon juice, and onion flakes on top.7. Cover with the lid. Cook in low heat for about 10 minutes or until the rice cooked well.8. Put in on tray. Served.