Biryani - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon saffron strands
• 4 teaspoons warm milk
• 2 fresh green chiles, such as serranos, stems removed
• 2 fresh red chiles, such as serranos, stems removed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled
• 8 cloves garlic
• 8 peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 1 1-inch piece of cinnamon, crushed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered mace
• 1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 3 pounds of boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ghee, recipe here
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups basmati or long grain rice
• 1/3 cup each raisins, cashews, and almonds
• 6 hard boiled eggs, halved