Chicken Biryani by Every Nook & Cranny

– 300 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped in 1.5 inch pieces (3-4 small ones)
– 60 g Greek yogurt (full fat is best)
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp garam masala
– 1/2 tsp chilli powder
– 1 tsp dried methi leaves
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 2 tbsp cashews (blanched not salted)
– 1 tbsp butter
– 2 tsp olive oil
– 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 inch fresh ginger, finelyminced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 rounded tsp biryani masala
– 2/3 cup white basmati rice
– 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
– 1 tsp dried Mint
– A few small pinches of saffron
– 1/2 tsp sea salt

Cook Time: 5 min