Achari Biryani by Chef Zakir

Achari Biryani by chef Zakir

Ingredinets:

• Rice ================>>1/2 kg
• Chicken==============>>1/2 kg
• Salt=================>>as per taste
• Ginger Garlic Pate=============>>2 tbs
• Onion chopped===============>> 2
• Yogurt==================>> 250 gm
• Chili Powder===============>> 1 tbs
• Coriander seeds=============>> 1 tbs
• Cumin seeds==================>> 1 tbs
• Pickled masala=================>> 3 tbs
• Mix whole spice================>> as required
• Tomatoes=======================>> 3
• Green Chilies==================>> 4-5
• Turmeric =====================>>1 tsp
• Coriander leaves================>> 1/4 bunch
• Mint Leaves =====================>> 1/4 bunch
• Kewra======================>> 2 tbs
• Ghee=================>> 1/2 cup
• Plum======================>> 100 gm

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add 2 chopped onion and saute till golden brown.
2. Remove a little brown onion and keep aside.
3. In the remaining onion add 2 tbs ginger garlic paste and 1/2 kg chicken. Fry well till chicken is golden brown in color.
4. Then add in 3 tbs mix pickled spices, 3 tbs yogurt, a little turmeric, 1 tbs chili powder, 1 tbs coriander seeds, 1 tbs cumin seeds, mix whole spices and salt.
5. Cover and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes till chicken is tender, cut 4-5 green chilies into halves and add to the pan, also add 1/4 bunch of coriander leaves, 1/4 bunch of mint leaves, 3 chopped tomatoes and 100 gm plum. 
6. In a pan boil water with little salt. Add rice and boil for a few minutes.
7. Remove a little rice and spread on top of chicken mixture.
8. When the rice a liitle tender spread on top of chicken.
9. Spread 2 tbs kewra and brown onion on the top.
10. Simmer on low flame for 8-10 minutes.