Shrimp Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups Royal ® Chef’s Secret Basmati Rice
• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Indian red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands
• 4 cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• Salt to taste