Chicken Biriyani

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

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