Sprinkle a quarter cup of hot rice water on this rice layer.Take out half of this half-cooked rice using big perforated spoons, that so the water drains out and immediately spread it evenly over the marinated chicken in the handi. Add the rice and cook until half done.In another deep, heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 litres of water along with the bouquet garni, followed by shahi jeera, star anise, cinnamon stick, lemon juice and salt to taste.Next spread the marinated chicken evenly on it. In a handi, lay out the bay leaves to create a bed at the bottom.Pack the spices into the muslin cloth and tie it into a small potli. Prepare a ‘bouquet garni’ – a French word for a bundle of herbs – with the mentioned whole spices.Soak the saffron strands in hot milk for a few minutes.
Clean, wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes. Toss in the chicken and a third of the browned onions, crushed. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under ‘For Marinade’. Transfer to absorbent paper and set aside. Squeeze out the water completely from the onions and deep fry in oil, until they are golden brown. Apply salt on the thinly sliced onions and keep aside for 10 minutes. 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped. 4 green cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf (powdered together). 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped. As Manipur loses its green cover, a man has turned a dry hill into a lush forest. Gautam Navlakha’s health has worsened in jail, not being allowed phone calls, says his partner. From love songs to kurta ads, Urdu is popular with Indians. The big news: Made to sign blank papers, says Aryan Khan case witness, and nine other top stories. Kerala’s Mullaperiyar dam is a ‘ticking time bomb waiting to explode’. Premier League: Irrepressible Salah scores a hat-trick as Liverpool hammer Manchester United. T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK blog: Pakistan end long wait as Babar, Rizwan guide them to 10-wicket win. Aryan Khan case witness says he was made to sign blank papers, overheard call about Rs 18 crore deal. Watch: John Legend surprises Boston musician Radha Rao as she sings his ‘All of Me’ on the street. Ramachandra Guha: How India will benefit if Uttar Pradesh is divided into smaller states. Watch: Viktor Axelsen plays an epic shot on his way to defeating Kento Momota in Denmark Open final. Sanjay Raut shares new video of Aryan Khan in custody, questions NCB over allegations of foul play. The addition of saffron-infused yogurt to top the rice just before baking ensures the rice stays moist and infuses the dish with saffron’s distinct flavor. Cooking with ghee instead of other oils adds to the nutty undertones of the dish. Since basmati can be very starchy, I recommend rinsing the grains in a bowl of cold water to prevent clumping. While biryani can be made with a variety of rice types, the long, nutty grains of basmati rice are the best accompaniment to the spices. For superbly tender and well-spiced results, let the chicken marinate overnight with the yogurt and spices. 
This recipe uses full-fat Greek yogurt to slowly tenderize the chicken thighs. The Shan biryani mix is my personal favorite: It’s the closest I’ve come to what I’ve had at an Indian restaurant (better, in fact). Starting with a store-bought seasoning mix is so much faster and easier than making one yourself, and it means you don’t have to have all of the individual spices on hand. Start with a store-bought biryani mix.
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