Authentic Chicken Biryani Royal Layers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
• 200g (7 oz) Plain Yoghurt (Greek yoghurt)
• 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Saffron strands, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• Salt to taste
• 500g (1.1 lbs) Basmati Rice, rinsed
• 8 cups (1.9 litres / 64 fl oz) Water
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 4-5 Green Cardamom pods
• 4-5 Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Ghee (or vegetable oil)
• 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped
• 2-3 Green Chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1/4 cup Ghee (or vegetable oil)
• 1/4 cup Milk, with a pinch of saffron strands
• 1/4 cup Fried Onions (optional)