Chicken Biryani

Ingredients:

- 2 cups basmati rice

- 500g chicken, cut into pieces

- 1 large onion, sliced

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 1 cup yogurt

- 2 tbsp biryani masala

- 1 tsp turmeric

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp coriander powder

- 4 cloves

- 2 cardamoms

- 1 cinnamon stick

- 1 bay leaf

- 2 tbsp ghee or oil

- 2 cups water

- Fresh coriander and mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.

2. Heat ghee in a pot, add whole spices, then onions, and sauté until golden brown.

3. Add tomatoes, chicken, spices, and yogurt. Cook until chicken is tender.

4. In a separate pot, boil the rice until 70% cooked, then drain.

5. Layer chicken and rice, cover, and let it steam for 20 minutes on low heat.

6. Garnish with coriander and mint. Serve hot.