Bombay Biryani: A Flavorful Journey to Indian Cuisine

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup warm milk (optional)
• 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces (or substitute with
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 2inch cinnamon stick
• Saffron strands (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 whole green cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder