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KASHMIRI BIRYANI RECIPE

Ingredients:

500 grams chicken,

500 grams basmati rice,

One cup curd,

One tbsp red chilli powder,

One tbsp coriander powder,

One tbsp garam masala,

Half tbsp turmeric powder,

Quarter tbsp saffron,

Two-three bay leaves,

Three-four cardamoms,

One inch cinnamon stick,

Four-five cloves,

Ten-twleve cashewnuts,

Half cup chopped coriander leaves,

Quarter cup chopped mint leaves,

Salt to taste and

Ghee(as per need)

Marinating the chicken with curd,red chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt,keep the mixture for about one hour.

After half cooking the basmati rice with salt,drain the water and keep it aside.

Soaking the saffron strands in one tbsp warm milk,keep it aside.

Heat ghee in a pan.

Adding cashewnuts,bay leaves,cardamom,cinnamon and cloves,Saute the mixture for few minutes.

Now add marinated chicken pieces and garam masala.

Mixing it well,fry till the curd is absorbed.

Now adding enough water,cook till the chicken pieces become tender.

Then divide the cooked rice into two portions.

Mix saffron milk with one portion of rice.

Add half of the chicken gravy to it.

Sprinkle half of the mint and coriander leaves.

Cover the cooked basmati rice,remaining chicken gravy,coriander and mint leaves.

Now close it with a lid and cook on low flame for about 20-25 minutes.

Serve it with pickle or raitha.