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Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Ingredients

1 lb basmati rice
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
4 small potatoes, peeled & halved
2 1/2 tbsps vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 pinch powdered saffron
2 medium tomatoes, peeled & sliced
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 tsps salt
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 tbsps plain yogurt
2 tbsps sliced fresh mint leaves
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 whole cloves
4 c chicken stock
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 tbsps vegetable oil
5 pods cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Directions

Step #1 In a large skillet, in 2 tbsps vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain & reserve the potatoes.
Step #2 Add remaining 2 tbsps oil to the skillet & fry onion, garlic & ginger until onion is soft & golden.
Step #3 Add chili, pepper, cumin, turmeric, salt & the tomatoes.
Step #4 Fry, stirring constantly for 5 mins.
Step #5 Add yogurt, mint, cardamom & cinnamon stick.
Step #6 Cover & cook over low heat/flame, stirring every once in awhile until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp.
Step #7 It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry & starts to stick to the pan.
Step #8 When the mixture is thick & smooth, add the chicken pieces & stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
Step #9 Cover & cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 mins.
Step #10 There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking.
Step #11 If necessary cook uncovered for a few mins to reduce the gravy.
Step #12 Wash rice well & drain in colander for at least 30 mins.
Step #13 In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) & fry the onions until they are golden.
Step #14 Add saffron, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, ginger & rice.
Step #15 Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
Step #16 In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock & salt.
Step #17 When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice & stir well.
Step #18 Add the chicken mixture & the potatoes; carefully mix them into the rice.
Step #19 Bring to boil.
Step #20 Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low & steam for 20 mins.
Step #21 Do not lift lid or stir while cooking.
Step #22 Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.
Step #23 .
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