Spicy Chicken Biryani

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 10ml of vegetable oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add ginger garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add chopped tomatoes, biryani masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.

5. 5

   Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.

6. 6

   Add yogurt, fresh coriander, and fresh mint. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

7. 7

   In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and cook until it is 70% done. Drain the water.

8. 8

   Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the pot.

9. 9

   Drizzle the remaining 10ml of vegetable oil over the rice.

10. 10

    Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

11. 11

    Once done, gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.