Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Fry Onions

   Heat 5-6 tablespoons of oil in a large pot. Add 5 medium sliced onions and fry for 10-12 minutes on medium heat until they turn light brown.

2. 2.Add Ginger Garlic Paste

   Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste to the fried onions. Fry for 2 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly.

3. 3.Add Chicken

   Add 1 kg of large chicken pieces with bones to the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes on high heat until the chicken changes color.

4. 4.Add Biryani Masala

   Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of ready-made biryani masala over the chicken. Note: No additional salt is required as the biryani masala contains salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

5. 5.Add Water and Tomatoes

   Add a splash of water to the chicken and masala mixture. Fry for 3 minutes on medium heat. Then, add 4 medium sliced tomatoes and fry for 4 minutes on low heat until the tomatoes soften.

6. 6.Incorporate Curd and Herbs

   Pour in 1 cup of curd/yogurt and mix thoroughly until well combined. Add 1 cup of chopped coriander and 1 cup of chopped mint. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

7. 7.Add Green Chillies and Cook Chicken

   Add 6 half-slit green chillies to the chicken mixture. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring in between to prevent sticking. Ensure any excess water dries up.

8. 8.Prepare Rice

   In a separate pot, boil 2.5 liters of water. Add 4 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon of shahjeera (caraway seeds), and 2.5 tablespoons of salt. Add 700 gms of basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) to the boiling water. Cook until the rice is almost done (approximately 90% cooked).

9. 9.Layer the Biryani

   In a flat pan, arrange half of the cooked rice as the first layer. Evenly spread the cooked chicken masala mixture on top of the rice. Then, layer the remaining cooked rice on top of the chicken.

10. 10.Dum Cooking

    Garnish the top rice layer with 2 tablespoons of mint leaves. Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

11. 11.Serve Biryani

    After dum cooking, gently mix the rice and chicken evenly in the pot. Serve the delicious Chicken Biryani hot.