COCONUT MILK CHICKEN BIRIYANI

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken - 1/2 kg
Basmati Rice - 1 cup 

Biriyani masala powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste 
Curd - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Coconut milk -- 1 cup
Split green chillies - 6
Onion - 1
Cinnamon - 3
Cloves - 1

Rajapatri - few

Phool - few
Chilli powder - 1 tsp

To Grind :

Handful of coriander and pudina leaves. 

Ginger - garlic paste - 1 tsp

Tomato - 1 

Coriander seeds - 1 tsp

Fennel seeds - 1 tsp

Kus kus - 1 tsp

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Marinate chicken with little of chilli powder , coriander powder , salt,turmeric powder and curd for 30 minutes.

2) Heat oil or ghee in pressure cooker . Once hot add whole spices for 2 minutes , followed by sliced onion and saute till half brown .

3) Then add tomato and green chillies . Saute it till tender . 

4) Add the grinded masala and saute till the raw smell leaves.

4) Add marinated chicken and saute for 5 minutes till leaves out some water. 

5) Add rice and coconut milk with 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles .

6) Remove from the flame and allow it to cool.

Serve hot with Onion Raitha and Pudina Chutney .