Mughlai Biryani Indian Recipe

Name: Mughlai Biryani Indian Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb (or chicken cut into 2-inch pieces; if using chicken, use breast or thigh fillet); 4 large onions (sliced thin); 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 2 teaspoons ginger paste; 1/2 cup almonds; 6 tablespoons ghee (or vegetable, canola or sunflower cooking oil); 1-inch stick of cinnamon; 5 cloves; 3 pods cardamom; 8 peppercorns; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 cup yogurt; 1 lime (juiced); 1 cup chicken stock (or beef stock); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves; 2 tablespoons mint leaves (finely chopped); Salt (to taste); 2 cups basmati rice; 1 cup hot water; Optional: 3 drops of orange food coloring; Optional: 3 drops of green food coloring