Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces (legs and breasts)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, 1-inch wide
  • 6 medium onions
  • 10 cloves
  • 20 black peppercorns
  • 8 cardamom pods, seeded
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus 3 teaspoons
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 10 ounces (1 1/4 cups) yogurt
  • 8 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 large whole black cardamom pods
  • 2 teaspoons saffron threads, dry-roasted, method follows
  • 2 tablespoons milk, warmed
  • 1 3/4 cups long-grain rice

Optional garnishes:

  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons blanched almonds
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs

Description

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