Chicken Biryani – Seema Pankhania

Ingredients

• 600g Chicken Legs and Thighs
• 100g Plain Whole Yoghurt
• 350g Long Grain Basmati Rice
• 4 Large Onions, sliced
• 8 Garlic Cloves
• 3cm Knob Of Ginger
• 3 Tomatoes, chopped
• 3 Small Green Finger Chillies
• 2 Lemons, thinly slice
• A Small Bunch Of Coriander
• A Small Handful Of Mint Leaves
• Red Food Colouring and Milk
• Biryani spice blend
• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Tsp Coriander Seeds
• 6 Cloves
• ½ Tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 Tsp Black Peppercorns
• 4 Green Cardamom Pods
• 1 Whole Mace (optional)
• 2 Whole Black Cardamoms (Optional)
• ½ Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
• ½ Tsp Sugar