Ingredients
- 3–4 lb bone-in chicken thighs/drumsticks
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped mint leaves
- 3 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 4-inch ginger, sliced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 cups full-fat yogurt
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups basmati rice
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup ghee, melted
- Pinch of saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with cilantro, mint, garam masala, yogurt, and spices for at least one hour.
- Fry sliced onions in peanut oil until golden brown; set aside.
- Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes; parboil briefly with whole spices.
- Layer half of the rice, marinated chicken, and fried onions in a pot; repeat layers.
- Drizzle melted ghee and saffron milk over the top layer; seal pot tightly.
- Cook on low heat for 35–40 minutes; let it rest for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, allow the chicken to marinate overnight. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less cayenne pepper based on your preference. Incorporate seasonal vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
