Chicken Biryani Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes 500g chicken, cut into pieces 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup yogurt 2-3 tablespoons biryani masala 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves) Fresh coriander and mint leaves Ghee or oil for cooking Saffron strands (optional) Salt to taste Instructions: Marinating the Chicken: In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, biryani masala, ginger-garlic paste, chopped coriander, and mint leaves. Let it marinate for at least 1-2 hours (overnight for best results). Cooking the Rice: Boil water in a large pot and add whole spices like bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt. Add the soaked rice and cook until it's 70-80% done. Drain the rice and set it aside. Cooking the Chicken: In a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or pot, heat ghee/oil. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions for layering. Add...
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