Biryani

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked 30 min
• 2 lb chicken thighs, bone-in
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced Swap
• ½ cup yogurt Swap
• ½ tsp saffron, steeped in 3 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp garam masala Swap
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced Swap
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated Swap
• 4 tbsp ghee Swap
• ¼ cup mint leaves Swap
• ¼ cup cilantro Swap

Equipment

large heavy pot with tight lid