Murgh Biryani

Preparation time: 30 mins
Actual cook time: 30-60 mins

I have made this dish so many times, I can almost make it in my sleep! This is so easy to make and tastes so Yumm, it will definitely make it to your favorite list! :)

I use about 1/2 pound of chicken and this serves 2 people
(Instead of Chicken, you can use Mutton, Egg or Chicken peas - for Egg or Chick peas - you obviously dont need any marination)

Cut Chicken in small pieces, wash and set aside
Take a nice deep bowl for Marination

• add about 5 - 6 table spoons of yogurt and beat it
• now add salt, chilli powder, dhaniya powder, garam masala powder, lime juice 
• cover it with a lid and put it in fridge for anytime between 30 mins - 24 hours (the longer you marinate, the tastier the chicken is!)

Chop onions (long and thin), Tomatoes (nice cubes) and slit 4-6 green chillies

In a large pan, add oil. Once it heats up add Bay leaves and leave for 30 seconds

Now add the Onions and let it fry till golden Brown

Add Ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.

Now add Turmeric powder and 1 tbsp chilli powder, fry for 2 minutes.

Add tomato and fry it till it starts leaving oil.

Now add the marinated chicken. 

Cook it with the lid on till the chicken is well done.

Take about 4 cups of rice, wash it in cold water and soak it for about 15-30 mins.

Take a large utensil and add enough water.

Now add 4-6 cloves, Bay leaves, 1 Cardamon stick, 4-6 Elaichi pods and salt

Let the water boil

Now add the soaked rice and let it cook for 2-4 mins ONLY
Remove it from the stove and drain the excess water

Now take a large oven pan/utensil and spread the chicken gravy evenly
Spread the rice all over the gravy.
Add some cilantry and Fried onions (Optional)
Cover it with a lid / aluminium foil and ensure there are no gaps for the steam to escape

I normally leave this in the Oven at 475 F for about 15 mins and its ready to eat!
If you are using a regular cook top oven, keep it on SIM for about the same time (ensure the rice doesnt get burnt)