Chicken Biryani by Spice Cravings

– 1.5-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
– 3/4 cup plain yogurt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (1 inch ginger + 6 cloves garlic)
– 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (& Mint)
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– 1 tablespoon coriander powder
– 2 teaspoon s cumin powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice level)
– 2 teaspoon s Paprika (or Kashmiri Red Chili Powder)
– 11/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– 2 teaspoon s lime juice
– 2 cups Basmati Rice (or long grain rice, soaked for 15 Ms and rinsed)
– 4 cups water
– 2 teaspoon s salt (we’re adding more salt than normal, since we will strain the rice before using)
– 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
– 1 teaspoon ghee (or oil)
– 1 tablespoon butter (melted : put before shutting lid)
– 10 whole cashews
– 1 teaspoon saffron (soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk)
– 1 teaspoon garam masala (: put before shutting lid)
– 1/2 cup chopped cilantro & Mint
– 1/4 cup fried onion (store bought or homemade)
– 1/2 cup water
– 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
– 3 tablespoons ghee (oil for sauteing)

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 6 min
Total Time: 45 min