Khana- Indian Recipes and Cuisine

Method

Step 1: Heat ghee in a pan and add the garam masala and the shahjeera. Saute, add the onions and fry till brown.
Step 2: Add the ginger, garlic paste, salt and chilli powder, fry and then add the chicken pieces.
Step 3: Put the curd and saute for 2 minutes. Add 500 ml of water and bring the mixture to a boil, cover and cook till the chicken is done.
Step 4: Squeeze the lemon juice on top.
Step 5: Take1 litre of water in a pan and bring it to boil.
Step 6: Then add the rice, the remaining garam masala and salt and cook till the rice is half done.
Step 7: Sprinkle half of the cream, browned onion, mint leaves, coriander leaves and saffron over the chicken preparation.
Step 8: Then spread half of the rice over the chicken.
Step 9: Repeat the layers and cover it with a moist cloth.
Step 10: Put the sealed pan in a pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes and serve hot.

Ingredients

Chicken - 750 Gms, cut into 8 pieces

Basmati rice - 350 Gms, washed and - soaked for 20 minutes

Ghee - 120 gms

Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

Shahjeera - 1/2 teaspoon

Onion - 150 gms, sliced

Curd150 ml

Ginger,garlic paste 70 gms

Chilli powder - 2 teaspoons

Lemon juice - 40 ml

Cream - 50 ml

Onion 25 gms, browned

Mint leaves - 25 gms, chopped

Coriander leaves - 25 gms, chopped

Saffron - a few strands

Salt - to taste