A delicious biryani made with whole chicken, yogurt, tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. The dish includes parboiled rice baked to perfection with a crispy onion topping, perfect for serving with Raita.
1: In a pan, add oil and fry onions until translucent.
2: Add freshly chopped garlic and tomatoes, and fry for 3-4 minutes.
3: Add the chicken and spices (1 pack Karachi beef biryani masala, half pack Shan bombay biryani masala, 1 tbsp salt, and turmeric), and sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes.
4: Add yogurt and green chilies, and then add diced potatoes, cooking for 5 more minutes.
5: For the rice: Bring 2 liters of water to a boil, add rice, salt, and whole spices, and cook for 5 minutes before draining.
6: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
7: Remove the chicken from the stove and add the boiled rice, ensuring it's well distributed.
8: Sprinkle crispy onion on top if desired, pour half a cup of water on the rice, cover with foil paper and lid, and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.