Here’s a classic recipe for Chicken Biryani:

Ingredients:

For Marinating Chicken:

• 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons biryani masala (available at Indian grocery stores or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Salt to taste

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 whole cloves
• 2-3 whole cardamom pods
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste

For Biryani Layers:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm…