Classic Chicken Biryani

1Marinating Chicken (1 lb) In a bowl, mix yogurt (1 cup), ginger paste (1 tablespoon), garlic paste (1 tablespoon), chili powder (1 teaspoon), turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), garam masala (1 teaspoon), and salt. Add chicken (1 lb) pieces, coat well, and marinate for at least 2 hours.

2Cooking Biryani 1. Soak basmati rice (2 cups) in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. In a large pan, heat ghee (4 tablespoons) and fry the sliced onions (2) until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing. 3. Add the marinated chicken (1 lb) to the pan and cook until the chicken (1 lb) is almost done. 4. Layer the partially cooked chicken (1 lb) with tomatoes (2), green chilies, (3) mint leaves (½ cup), coriander leaves (½ cup), and half of the fried onions (2). 5. Top with soaked saffron milk and the drained basmati rice (2 cups). 6. Add water (use the ratio 1:2 for rice:water) and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the flavors are infused. 7. Garnish with the remaining fried onions (2).

3Serve hot with raita and enjoy your flavorful Classic Chicken (1 lb) Biryani!