Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ cups best-quality basmati rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 3 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots and peas)
• 1/2 cup fried onions
• Mint, chopped
• Cilantro, chopped