Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Masala Powder

   In a mixer grinder, combine coriander seeds, cardamom, black peppercorns, cloves, and dry red chilies. Grind them into a fine powder and set aside.

2. 2.Sauté Aromatics for Chicken

   Heat oil in a pot. Add shahi jeera, whole masala spices (cardamom, black peppercorns, cloves), green chilies, and bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds. Add sliced onions and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well and add salt. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

3. 3.Cook Chicken

   Add the cleaned chicken pieces to the pot. Mix thoroughly with the sautéed aromatics. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until water oozes out from the chicken and it is partially cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes.

4. 4.Add Spices to Chicken

   Remove the lid. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, jeera powder, coriander powder, and the freshly ground masala powder from Step 1. Mix all the spices well with the chicken. Cover again and cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens, about 10-12 minutes.

5. 5.Finish Chicken Fry Piece

   Once the chicken reaches a thick consistency, add garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix well. Cook on high flame, stirring continuously, to roast the chicken until it's slightly browned and the flavors are well absorbed, about 5-7 minutes. Garnish with more coriander and set aside.

6. 6.Sauté Aromatics for Biryani Rice

   In a separate pot, heat oil. Add green chilies, cinnamon stick, shahi jeera, cardamom, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add sliced onions and mix. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix again. Add green peas and diced carrots. Mix well and add salt (not shown in video but essential). Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

7. 7.Cook Biryani Rice

   Pour water into the pot with the vegetables. Add fresh coriander leaves. Cover and bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the soaked basmati rice. Mix gently to combine. Cover the pot and cook on medium flame until all the water is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked and fluffy, about 10-15 minutes.

8. 8.Serve Biryani

   Fluff the cooked biryani rice with a fork. Serve the hot biryani rice topped with the prepared chicken fry pieces and a side of sliced onions.