Ingredients:

• 1/2 Kg – Chicken
• 2 tbsp – Curd
• 1 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 3 tsp – Chilli powder
• 1 tsp – Rajah (Brand) Tandoori masala powder
• Salt to taste
• (Marinate Chicken in the above ingredients and chill for an hour.)
• Rice: 3 Cups – Basmati Rice – Soak in cold water for about 30-40 mins.
• To Grind: 4 – Onions
• 10 – Green chillies
• 12 Pods – Garlic
• 1 – Ginger
• 3 – Tomatoes ( or 3 Tbsp – Tomato puree )
• Grind all of the above to a smooth paste in the blender.

Method:

1. Heat vegetable shortening or oil in a pan (3 tbsp), add 4 cloves, 3-4 cinnamon sticks, 2 elaichis, and fry well.
2. Add the ground paste and fry well till oil comes up. Add the marinated chicken and fry well.
3. Cover for some time. Then add the rice and fry well.
4. Add coriander and mint leaves and cook in the rice cooker. Add water just enough to submerge the rice and chicken.
5. Do not pressure cook as again the rice may overcook.
6. Serve with Onion Raita. Also some of the gravy (before adding the rice can be used as a side dish).

Recipe courtesy of Lakshmi