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Chiken recipe

Chicken biryani is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish that's typically reserved for special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan. It has a lengthy preparation, but the work is definitely worth it. For biryani, basmati rice is the ideal variety to use.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

4 small potatoes, peeled and halved

2 large onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks

Rice:

1 pound basmati rice

2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, diced

5 pods cardamom

3 whole cloves

1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 pinch powdered saffron

4 cups chicken stock

1 ½ teaspoons salt