Biryani

Ingredients

1 kg	chicken
750 g	rice (basmati)
175 ml	oil
250 g	onions, sliced
200 g	whipped yogurt
250 g	tomatoes, chopped
½ cup	chopped mint leaves
½ cup	chopped coriander leaves
to taste	salt (approx. 3 tbsp for boiling rice)
½ cup	water (for mixing Shan Biryani Mix)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot and fry onions until golden brown.
2. Add chicken and sauté briefly.
3. Add yogurt and 2 cups of water. Stir well.
4. Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and stir-fry until the oil separates from the gravy.
6. In a separate large pot, boil 15 cups of water with 3 tablespoons of salt.
7. Add soaked rice and boil until it is ¾ cooked. Drain thoroughly.
8. Layer half the cooked rice in a large pot. Pour the chicken curry over it.
9. Top with remaining rice. Sprinkle chopped coriander and mint leaves on top.
10. Cover and cook on low heat for 5–10 minutes (dum).
11. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful biryani.