How to make Junior Kuppanna Style Chicken Biryani

Preparation before Making Biryani

• Wash and cut the chicken pieces to a bite size. Marinate with the other ingredients for at least 2 hours.
• Wash and soak the rice for at least 20 to 30 mins.
• Soak the saffron strands in warm milk.
• Chop the onions, and grind it along with ginger and garlic. Keep it aside.
• Grind the mint and coriander leaves together to a smooth paste.

Making the Biryani

• In a wide pan, heat cooking oil and ghee, first, add all the whole spices and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Then, add the onion paste and saute well.
• Add the ginger garlic paste along with slit green chilies.
• After sauteeing for 5 mins on high, add the mint paste. Simmer and let this get cooked for 5 mins, keep stirring well. Add salt.
• Next, add the chicken marinade along with all the ingredients. Combine well and simmer till the chicken gets nicely cooked. This will take about 15 mins.
• Remember to keep checking and stirring in between.
• When you notice the oil has come out on the sides, add the water and bring to a boil.
• Next, add the drained rice and bring to a boil. When the water is almost evaporated, simmer and keep on another pan to do the dum cooking.
• When the rice is done, add the soaked milk along with saffron.
• Switch off and serve.