Chicken Briyani

Ingredients :

Chicken - 1 lb cut into medium sized pieces
Onions - 2 big (sliced)
Tomatoes - 2 (sliced)
Green Chillies - 2 or 3
Ginger garlic paste - 2 to 3 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 2 to 2 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seed powder - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Garam masala - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil
Food coloring/Saffron - a pinch
Basmati rice - 3 cups
Mint leaves (pudina) - a small bunch

Start:

In a large pan, heat oil and add the garam masala items and onions.Fry the onions for a while. Then, add the mint leaves, ginger garlic paste and fry for a few minutes. Then, add the tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder and salt. Fry this mixture for a while maybe adding a little bit of water. Then, add the chicken pieces and fry for 10-15 min. Pour some water, close with a lid and allow the chicken to cook.when oil comes out remove from heat.
Separately cook the basmati rice (for 3 cups rice, add 4-4 1/2 cups water) ensuring that the rice is not sticky (Make sure not to overcook the rice).
Soak the pinch of saffron in a little water. Roast cashews and raisins separately and keep aside. In a large dish/cooker, put in a layer of rice. Sprinke a little saffron water. Add chicken masala to this and mix.Briyani Ready!