Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

• 3 cups 1-inch cubes of boneless skinless chicken thigh
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt, whisked
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger plus 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons biryani masala
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, depending on your spice tolerance
• 1 green chilli, such as serrano, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt, divided
• 8 threads of saffron
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 peppercorns
• One 2-inch cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup French-fried onions, or store-bought fried shallots, divided
• 1 Roma tomato, grated
• 1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade
• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water to cover for 20 minutes
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup mint leaves, finely chopped

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