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Cooking the Chicken

In a large pot or deep pan, heat oil or ghee. Add sliced onions and cook until golden. Add tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until the mixture softens.

Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium heat. The chicken should release its juices and begin to cook through. You don’t need to fully cook it at this stage, as it will finish cooking during the layering process.

Layering the Biryani

Layering is what makes biryani unique.

1. Spread a layer of partially cooked rice over the chicken.

2. Add a layer of fried onions, mint, and cilantro.

3. Drizzle saffron milk over the top.

4. Repeat the layers if needed.

Seal the pot with a tight-fitting lid or dough to trap steam. This method, known as dum cooking, allows the flavors to meld beautifully.