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	Coriander and mint leaves, 3 tbsp, finely chopped
	Basmati rice 3 teacups
	Cumin seeds 1 tsp
	Green cardamoms 2
	Desi ghee / oil 8 tbsp
	Salt to taste

Garnish

	Onions, sliced 4 medium, fried
	Mint 6 tbsp
	Garam masala powder pinch

• In a shallow saucepan, heat desi ghee / oil and fry chicken on high heat, till the liquid from chicken dries, then fry chicken on low heat till chicken turns a golden brown colour. Add ginger / garlic, salt, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, garam masala and mix well. Cook on low heat until chicken absorbs the spices. Remove chicken to a plate.
• In the same desi ghee / oil, fry onion slices till golden brown in colour. Add tomatoes, green chillies and fry for a while till tomatoes become soft, add Kasuri methi.
• Add fried chicken pieces, cook on high heat for a few minutes, then add some water to make gravy in chicken. Stir on medium heat for a while. Cover the pan with lid and simmer on low heat till oil rises to surface and chicken is tender. Add coriander and mint, mix well and remove from heat.
• Boil rice in the usual manner, with cardamoms and cumin seeds.
• In large dish put a thin layer of chicken, cover with boiled rice, sprinkle some garam masala, golden onions and mint leaves. Then put a thick layer of chicken followed by a layer of the remaining boiled rice, sprinkle all ingredients as above and pour very hot desi ghee over the biryani. Put in a microwave oven for 6-8 minutes on high temperature.
• Serve hot with yogurt or raita.

Serves  8
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes