Chicken Biryani

1. Put all the ingredients of the marinade in a bowl and mix well.

2. Add chicken pieces to it and leave for an hour.

3. Now boil water, add 1/2 of the whole garam masala, bay leaf, and rice in it. Cook the rice until it’s 3/4th done, drain and keep it aside.

4. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and add remaining whole garam masala.

5. Allow it to crackle, add sliced onions and cook it till light golden brown.

6. Add all the remaining ingredients, including tomatoes, but excluding rice.

7. Cook for 5 minutes, combine marinated chicken with it. Cook until chicken is tender.

8. Place alternate layers of chicken and rice. Now sprinkle saffron, remaining garam masala powder and butter in between the layers and on the top.

9. Carefully end it with the rice layer topped with saffron and rose water.

10. Cover and seal it with an aluminum foil. Cook it further over low flame for 10-12 minutes. Chicken Biryani is ready to serve!