chicken biryani(hyderabadi).

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

1 kg

whole chicken cut into pieces(you can also use a mix of thighs, breasts to make it)

3 cups

premium Basmati rice

1 cup

fresh milk

large onions sliced fine

3 tbsp

ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp

red chilli powder

Salt to season

1 cup

fresh mint leaves chopped

and 1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped

1/4 cup

lemon juice

green chillies chopped fine

2 cups

yogurt

1/2 tsp

turmeric powder

1 tsp

garam masala

7 cloves

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bay leaves

-star anise

cardamoms

cinnamon piece(2 inches)

Good quality Saffron 8-10 strands

1/4 cup

ghee used as needed

1/2 cup

raisins(for garnish)

1/2 cup

cashew nuts(for garnish)