This is not the typical "Dum" biryani and doesn't take loads of effort or hours to cook. However, it is as delicious, if not better. Thanks to my dad for sharing his secret recipe!
Ingredients-
2 pounds chicken drumstick-thigh combo, cut into medium sized pieces
6 tsp ghee or clarified butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3--8 green chillies, finely chopped
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
coriander leaves
2 cups basmati rice
Serves - 4
Method-
Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.
Heat 4 tsp ghee in a large, about 7 qt, vessel. Add the chopped onions and chillies and fry till the onions are golden brown - about 4 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and a pinch of turmeric powder. Mix well for about a minute. Add chilli powder, coriander powder and tomatoes and fry well till the tomatoes blend into the mixture - around 4 minutes. Add chicken pieces and fry covered on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring at regular intervals. Add garam masala and salt and mix well. Add 4 cups of water and rice, cover and cook on medium flame for 20 minutes or till water drains out.
Take the pan off the flame, add coriander leaves and 2 tsp ghee and cover for about 10 minutes.
Serve with raita.
