Pakistani Chicken Biryani Recipe

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INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 pinch powdered saffron
5 pods cardamom
3 whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation method for Chicken Biryani Recipe

1. In a pan add two tablespoons of vegetable oil and fry the potatoes until they get brown, draw off the potatoes and keep them separate. Add another 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the onion, once the onion is fried, add garlic and ginger. Add cumin, salt, turmeric, chili pepper and tomatoes and fry it for 5 minutes.
2. Then add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, cinnamon stick, cardamom and mint. Cover it and cook well under the low flame, if you think that mixture is becoming too thick and dry then add some hot water in it.
3. Once the mixture gets smooth and well cooked, add chicken and mix thoroughly. Cook the chicken under a low flame until it becomes tender.
4. Wash and drain the rice for 20 minutes.
5. Take a large skillet and heat the oil. Once the onion is slightly golden brown add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice into it. Well mix the spices with rice.
6. Bring the boiled rice into a large size pot, pore the chicken mixture and potatoes and make a few layers of all. Cover the pot and let it be cooked for another 20 minutes. Never try to mix it while cooking. Once cooked take it out in a plate and serve with salad.