Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cupsBasmati rice
• 500 gramschicken, cut into pieces
• 2 largeonions
• 1 cupyogurt
• 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
• 2bay leaves
• 1cinnamon stick
• 4cardamom
• to tastesalt
• 4 tablespoonsoil
• for garnishcilantro

Instructions

1. 01

   Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 02

   In a large bowl, marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, and salt for at least 1 hour.

3. 03

   Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing later.

4. 04

   Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until tender.

5. 05

   Layer the soaked rice over the chicken. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and enough water to cover the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook covered for 20-25 minutes.

6. 06

   Fluff the rice, garnish with fried onions and cilantro, and serve.