Biriani

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

373 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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6	each	chicken legs	skinned, and cut up (keep the bones)
1/2	cup	yogurt, plain
2	teaspoons	ginger
2	teaspoons	garlic
1	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	turmeric

Layer b
4	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	can	tomato paste
1	large	tomato	chopped
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1/2	medium	green bell pepper	chopped
2	tablespoons	lemon juice

Layer c
2 1/2	cups	basmati rice	washed
7	cups	water
2	tablespoons	salt

Layer d
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
3	each	cloves
1	each	cinnamon stick
4	each	peppercorns
1	teaspoon	jeera seeds

Layer A: Mix these together and cook, covered, in a medium pot until the chicken is done.

Layer B: Heat oil in a frying pan.

Add above ingredients and fry for 1-2 minutes.

Add mixture to the chicken and add 2 teaspoons garam masala and 1 cup fried onions.

Salt and 1 teaspoon chilli powder can be added also if desired.

Layer C: Boil water.

Add rice and salt and continue boiling until nearly, but not quite, cooked.

Strain and place in a Corningware pot.

Layer D: In a frying pan heat oil.

Add cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and jeera seeds.

When slightly brown pour over rice.

Make a layered dish of rice-meat-rice-meat.

Cover and place in Microwave oven for 10 minutes or conventional oven for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.

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Serving Size 698g

Amount per Serving

Calories 373 51% of calories from fat