Ulavacharu Biryani

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1 cup	ulavacharu (horse gram soup)
200 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
1 medium	onion, thinly sliced
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 tablespoons	yogurt
2 tablespoons	oil
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
3	cloves
2	green cardamoms
1	bay leaf
1 stick	cinnamon
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons	fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a pan, heat oil and ghee together. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamoms, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add chicken pieces, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the chicken is browned.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
7. 7 Stir in yogurt and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes until the oil separates.
8. 8 Pour in the ulavacharu and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling mixture.
10. 10 Add 2 cups of water and adjust salt if needed. Mix well.
11. 11 Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves before serving.