Dum Handi Chicken Biryani - Taste Spread

Ingredients

• 150 g Chicken (preferably with bone)
• 3 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 Cup basmati rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Small cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 1 clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and fried until golden brown (birista)
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 tsp saffron strands soaked
• 2 tbsp warm milk
• 1/2 tsp kewra water (optional)
• 1/4 tsp rose water (optional)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped