Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil and Add Whole Spices

   Heat 200 gms of oil in a large pot. Add 2 mace, 3 star anise, 6 green cardamoms, 2 black cardamoms, and 3 cloves.

2. 2.Add Fennel Seeds and Pepper

   Add 1 spoon of fennel seeds and 1/2 spoon of black pepper to the pot.

3. 3.Add Cinnamon and Bay Leaf

   Add a few pieces of cinnamon and a few bay leaves to the pot and mix well.

4. 4.Sauté Ginger Garlic Paste

   Add 4 spoons of ginger garlic paste and mix well, sautéing until fragrant.

5. 5.Add Green Chillies and Onions

   Add 4 medium sliced green chillies and 4 chopped onions. Mix well and sauté until the onions are translucent.

6. 6.Add Mint Leaves and Tomatoes

   Add a handful of mint leaves and sauté well. Then, add 3 chopped tomatoes and mix thoroughly.

7. 7.Add Chicken and Spices

   Add 1.25 kg of chicken pieces to the pot and mix well to coat them with the masala. Then, add 1/2 spoon of turmeric powder, 1 spoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 spoon of coriander powder, and 1 spoon of garam masala. Mix all spices thoroughly with the chicken.

8. 8.Add Curd and Cook Chicken

   Add 200 gms of curd and mix well with the chicken and spices. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 25 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked and releases its juices.

9. 9.Add Rice, Water, and Herbs

   After 25 minutes, add 1 kg of pre-soaked basmati rice to the chicken mixture. Pour in 4 glasses of water. Add a handful of chopped coriander leaves and 1 spoon of salt. Gently mix everything together.

10. 10.Cook Rice

    Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until the rice is almost done.

11. 11.Add Ghee and Dum Cook

    After 20 minutes, open the lid, add 200 gms of ghee, and mix gently. Place the pot on an iron tawa (griddle) and cook for another 10 minutes on low heat for dum cooking.

12. 12.Serve Biryani

    Once cooked, the chicken biryani is ready. Serve hot with raita and salad.