CHICKEN BIRYANI

CHICKEN BIRYANI This delectable chicken biryani gets ready in a jiffy Preparation Time : 30 minutes Cooking Time : 20-30 minutes Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS Boneless chicken 600 grams Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups Oil and to deep fry 3 tablespoons Cinnamon 1 inch stick Bay leaves 2 Cloves 5-6 Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon Green cardamoms 3-4 Onions, sliced 2 medium Green chillies, slit 3 Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium Salt to taste Ginger paste 3/4 tablespoon Garlic paste 3/4 tablespoon Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Thick yogurt 1 cup Onions, sliced and fried brown 3 medium Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, cut into thin strips 1 inch piece Fresh mint leaves, torn a few Fresh coriander leaves, torn a few Milk 1/2 cup Rose water a few drops Eggs, boiled and sliced 4

METHOD Cut chicken in one inch pieces. Boil rice and set aside. Heat oil, add cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cumin seeds, green cardamoms and sauté for half a minute. Add sliced onions and sauté. Add slit green chillies and chicken cubes and continue to sauté. Add turmeric powder and mix Add tomatoes and salt and mix. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder and yogurt. Mix well. Add half the fried brown onions. Add the boiled rice on top. Sprinkle garam masala powder, ginger strips, mint leaves and coriander leaves. Sprinkle milk, rose water and remaining browned onions. Cover and cook on low heat for about ten minutes. Garnish with the egg slices and serve hot.