Authentic Chicken Biryani Recipe My Royal Hyderabadi Secret

Ingredients

• Chicken pieces (bone-in, skinless): 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
• Plain Yogurt (full-fat): 350g (1 1/2 cups)
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: 3 tablespoons
• Green Chilies (finely chopped): 4-6
• Red Chili Powder: 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam Masala: 2 teaspoons
• Coriander Powder: 2 teaspoons
• Cumin Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Fried Onions: 1 cup
• Mint Leaves: 1/4 cup
• Cilantro: 1/4 cup
• Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: To taste
• Saffron strands: A pinch
• Oil for cooking: 2-3 tablespoons
• Basmati Rice: 500g (2 1/2 cups)
• Water: 8 cups
• Bay Leaves: 2
• Cinnamon Stick: 1 (2-inch piece)
• Cardamom Pods: 4-5
• Cloves: 4-5
• Ghee: 2 tablespoons
• Fried Onions: 1/2 cup
• Saffron milk: The saffron strands soaked in milk, from earlier
• Whole Wheat Dough: Approximately 200g (7 oz)