Chicken Biryani

Biryani is the only recipe which is loved by all ages.Chicken Biryani is so delicious and aromatic.There are different varieties of making Chicken Biryani.This is my mother-in-laws special.I haven't heard this method of making biryani before. I learned chicken biryani from her.It is very different and tasty.Lets see how to make the delicious chicken biryani.

Ingredients:

Chicken Pieces - 4 (large)
Basmati Rice / Jeeraga samba - 2 Cup
Coconut Milk - 1 Cup
Turmeric Powder - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee - 25 gm
Oil - 2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves

To Grind:

Onion - 1 
Cardomom pods - 3
Cinnamon Stick - small piece
Cloves - 5
Garlic - 1/4 Cup
Ginger - 3" piece
Green Chilly - 6
Fennel Seeds - 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Soak the rice for half an hour.

2. Pressure cook the chicken pieces with water,salt and 1 tbsp turmeric powder  for 3 whistles.

3.In the mean time take a pan, add  oil and fry all the ingredients (To Grind ) seperately.

 4.Allow it to cool and grind to a fine paste.

4. Take a vessel, add coconut milk, 2 cups of water,Paste,ghee and 1 tsp turmeric powder and heat it.

5. When its boiling add rice, chicken pieces and required salt.Close the lid and let it cook.

6. Once its cooked garnish with coriander leaves.

7. Chicken Biryani is ready to serve. You can serve chicken biryani with raita.