Chicken Biryani Recipe

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

• Basmati Rice: 2 cups (500 grams)
• Chicken: 500 grams (cut into pieces)
• Onions: 3 large (thinly sliced)
• Tomatoes: 2 large (chopped)
• Yogurt: 1 cup
• Garlic Paste: 2 teaspoons
• Ginger Paste: 2 teaspoons
• Green Chilies: 4-5 (slit)
• Mint Leaves: 1/2 cup (chopped)
• Coriander Leaves: 1/2 cup (chopped)
• Biryani Masala: 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
• Bay Leaves: 2
• Cinnamon Sticks: 2-3
• Cloves: 4-5
• Cardamom Pods: 3-4
• Star Anise: 1
• Saffron: a few strands (soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk)
• Ghee: 2 tablespoons
• Oil: 4 tablespoons
• Salt: to taste
• Water: as required