Fragrant & Delicious Chicken Biryani Recipe – Fullmeals

Ingredients

• 1 kg (washed) Chicken
• 1/4 tsp Food Color
• 2 tbsp (coarsely ground) Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1 kg (approx. 3.5 glasses, soaked) Basmati Rice
• 200 ml (or vegetable oil) Mustard Oil
• 2 large (sliced, approx. 250g) Onions
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Star Anise
• 2-3 Green Cardamoms
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• 10-12 (crushed) Green Chilies
• 1 tbsp Yellow Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp (coarsely ground) Fennel Seeds
• 1 tbsp (coarsely ground) Coriander Seeds
• 2 tbsp (homemade or store-bought) Biryani Masala
• to taste Salt (for chicken)
• 6 glasses Water
• 2 (sliced) Tomatoes
• 2-3 Green Chilies (whole)
• a few drops Kewra Water
• 3 tbsp Salt (for rice)
• for garnish Lemon Slices
• 1-2 tbsp (optional) Green Chili Pickle