Chicken Biryani

Ingredients:

2 cups Basmati Rice

3/4 kg Chicken Pieces

1/2 cup Milk

1 cup Yogurt (curd)

3 sliced onion

1 tsp Ginger Paste

1/2 tsp Garlic Paste

1 tsp Green Chilli Paste

1/2 cup Tomato Puree

2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Roasted cumin powder

2 tsp Garam Masala Powder

1/2 tsp Green Cardamom Powder

Saffron a pinch

1 tsp Coriander Powder

2 tbsp Green Coriander Leaves

Salt to taste

7 tbsp Oil

Preparation:

    * Mix tomato puree, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder,       roasted cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt. Stir well.

    * Marinate the chicken with this mixture and keep aside for 3-4 hours.

    * Heat oil in a pan. Fry the onions until golden brown.

    * Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10 minutes.

    * Add 4 cups of water to the rice. Mix saffron in milk and add to it.

    * Add cardamom powder. Add the chicken pieces.

    * Pressure cook the rice. Mix gently.

    * Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve hot.