Biriyani for guests

For 3 cups basmati rice

1. saute in oil 2 big onions slice 3 thai chillies, add some salt and saute for 20 mins
2. make a powder of 3 tsp saunf, 4 cloves, 4 cardamom, 5 red chillies, 2 tsp coriander-cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala
3. puree two tomatoes, 1 bunch cilanto, 4 cloves garlic & 1 inch ginger

4. To (1) add (2) saute for 5 mins
5. Add 3 to the mixture saute for 5 mins. No water at end
6. Add 2 pounds chicken with bones. saute for 5 mins
7. add 3 tablespoon yoghurt, saute


8. Boil big vessel with water, enof salt, kala jeera & cardamom
9. Add the rice, cook for 7 mins

10. Drain the rice, layer on top of the chicken mixture and place 2 bunch mint on top.
1. Close lid and put on highest flame for 8 mins
12. reduce to low for 10 mins
13. let it rest for 10 mins

Gravy

1. heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add 4 greeen chillies, one big onion slices, one big tomato slices, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp garam masala powder & some chicken stock. Add cup of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

2. strain or puree, return to stove and simmer for a few mins with some salt