Chicken biryani recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1. Basmati Rice - 2 cups
2. Chicken Pieces - 3/4 kg
3. Milk - 1/2 cup
4. Yogurt (curd) - 1 cup
5. sliced onion - 3
6. Ginger Paste - 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
7. Garlic Paste - 1/2 tablespoon (tbsp)
8. Green Chili Paste - 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
9. Tomato Puree - 1/2 cup
10. Red Chili Powder - 2 teaspoon (tsp)
11. Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon (tsp)
12. Roasted cumin powder - 1 teaspoon (tsp)
13. Garam Masala Powder - 2 teaspoon (tsp)
14. Green Cardamom Powder - 1/2 teaspoon (tsp)
15. Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon (tsp)
16. Saffron(optional) - a pinch
17. Green Coriander Leaves - 2 tablespoon (tbsp)
18. Salt - to taste
19. Oil - as needed (1/4 cup)

PREPARATION:

1. Mix tomato puree, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, green chili paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt. Stir well.
2. Marinate the chicken with this mixture and keep aside for 3-4 hours.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the onions until golden brown.
4. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add 4 cups of water to the rice. Mix saffron in milk and add to it.
6. Add cardamom powder. Add the chicken pieces.
7. Pressure cook the rice. Mix gently.
8. Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve hot.

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