1 kgBone-in chicken, cut into large pieces
¾ cupThick yoghurt (curd/dahi)
2 tbspGinger-garlic paste
2 tspRed chilli powder
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 tspGaram masala
1 tspCoriander powder
3Green chillies, slit
¾ cupFried onions (birista) (see below)
¼ cupFresh mint leaves, chopped
¼ cupFresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbspLemon juice
to tasteSalt
For the Rice:
2 cupsBasmati rice (long grain), soaked 30 minutes
1Whole spices
1Bay leaf
4Green cardamom
4Cloves
1 inchCinnamon
1Star anise
to tasteSalt
3 largeOnions, thinly sliced
for fryingOil
For Assembling:
a pinchSaffron, soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk
3 tbspGhee or melted butter
2 tbspMore mint and coriander
1 tspRose water