Chicken Biryani Rice

INGREDIENTS:

• Basmati rice = 02 cups
• Chicken pieces = 3/4 kg
• Milk = 1/2 cup
• Yogurt = 01 cup
• Onions = 03 Nos. (thinly sliced)
• Ginger paste = 01 teaspoon.
• Garlic paste = 01 teaspoon
• Green chili paste = 1 teaspoon or to taste.
• Tomato puree = 1/2 cup.
• Red chili powder = 2 teaspoons or to taste.
• Turmeric powder = 1 teaspoon.
• Roasted cumin powder = 2 teaspoons.
• Garam masala powder = 1/2 teaspoon.
• Coriander powder = 1 teaspoon.
• Fresh cilantro leaves = 2 tablespoons.
• Salt = To taste.
• Vegetable oil = 7 tablespoons.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Mix tomato puree, yogurt, ginger, garlic, green chili paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt.
• Stir well. Marinate the chicken with this mixture and keep aside for this mixture and keep aside for 3 to 4 hours.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Fry the onions until golden brown.
• Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add 4 cups of water to the rice.
• Mix Saffron in milk and add it.
• Add the chicken pieces.
• Cook the rice in pressure cooker.
• Mix gently.
• Garnish with green coriander leaves.
• Serve hot Chicken Biryani Rice with raita.