Beary Biryani

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	300 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 large	Onion , thinly sliced
	2 tablespoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	3 tablespoons	Yogurt
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 stick	Cinnamon
	3 pods	Cardamom
	1 handful	Mint , chopped
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped
	1 to taste	Salt
	2 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a large pot and add cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
6. 6 Mix in the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
7. 7 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well.
8. 8 Pour in the yogurt and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
9. 9 Add coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
10. 10 Stir in the soaked rice, mint leaves, and coriander leaves.
11. 11 Add water and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is done and the chicken is tender.
12. 12 Fluff the biryani with a fork before serving.