Chicken Biryani

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and aromatic saffron.

Key ingredients:

You'll need:

• 750g Mommy's Chicken (biryani cut)
• 3 cups basmati rice
• 1 cup fried onions
• 1 tsp saffron (soaked in warm milk)
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• Whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves)
• 2 cups yogurt
• Mint and coriander leaves
• Oil and ghee

Steps:

1. 1.Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, and fried onions for 2 hours.
2. 2.Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes and parboil with whole spices.
3. 3.Layer half the rice in a heavy-bottomed pot.
4. 4.Add marinated chicken and remaining fried onions.
5. 5.Top with remaining rice and saffron milk.
6. 6.Cover tightly and cook on dum (steam) for 45 minutes.
7. 7.Serve hot with raita and salad.