Green chicken biryani

Ingredients

For the masala

  • 120 g coriander, leaves and stalks
  • 3 sprigs mint, leaves only
  • 15 large leaves basil
  • 3 sprigs tarragon
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 cm piece ginger, peeled
  • 2-4 green chillies, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp white poppy seeds
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 8 small cloves
  • 1 small shaving cassia bark, available from specialist Indian stores, alternatively use a 3cm cinnamon stick
For the chicken

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 750 g chicken, skinned and jointed
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • butter, for greasing
  • 3 sprigs coriander, chopped
  • 3 leaves mint, chopped
  • 3 leaves basil, chopped
  • 2 sprigs tarragon, chopped
For the pilau rice

  • 1 tbsp ghee, or vegetable oil
  • cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 300 g basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes, then drained

Description

Anjum Anand’s Biryani Is Lighter And Fresher Than A Traditional Biryani - The List Of Ingredients May Seem Daunting, But It’s Quick And Easy To Make

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