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 ===== Ingredients ===== ===== Ingredients =====
  
-  * 150g of greek yougurst (or if going Ollie friendly, use some a few glugs of olive oil instead)+  * 150g of greek yougurst (or if going Ollie friendly, use a few glugs of olive oil instead)
   * ½ tsp turmeric   * ½ tsp turmeric
   * ½ tsp chilli powder   * ½ tsp chilli powder
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   - Cut the chicken into bite sized (~3cm) cubes   - Cut the chicken into bite sized (~3cm) cubes
   - Mix the chicken into the marinade   - Mix the chicken into the marinade
-  - Cover and leave in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours.  Longer is better.  +  - Cover and leave in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours.  Longer is better 
-  - +  - 24 hours (or so) later.
 +  - Put the rice into a large bowl, and rinse repeatedly in cold water until water runs clear.  Don't skip this step, it really makes a difference 
 +  - Cook rice partially (about 75% of the time recommended).  For us, that was 7½ minutes of the 10 recommended on the packet 
 +  - Drain the rice, then set it aside for now 
 +  - Whisk the tomatoes and tomato puree together
   - Finely dice the onion   - Finely dice the onion
-  - +  - Heat oil or ghee in a large heavy pan over a medium heat 
 +  - Add cardamom pods 
 +  - Add cumin seeds 
 +  - Fry for 15-20 seconds until fragrant 
 +  - Add onions 
 +  - Saute for 8-10 minutes to soften the onion 
 +  - Add the chicken and marinade to the pan 
 +  - Spread the chicken into a single layer 
 +  - Turn the heat to medium high and cook the chicken undisturbed for 3 minutes 
 +  - Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes 
 +  - Stir in the tomato mixture 
 +  - Bring to a simmer 
 +  - Cover pan and cook at a gentle simmer for 5-10 minutes (We let it cook a bit longer, doesn't seem to hurt) 
 +  - Remove pan from heat 
 +  - Heat milk in the microwave, and add the saffron 
 +  - Let them soak for 3-5 minutes 
 +  - Assemble the biryani! 
 +  - Spread half the rice evenly over the chicken curry 
 +  - Sprinkle on half the mint and half the coriander (if using) 
 +  - Sprinkle on half the garam masala and a pinch of salt 
 +  - Drizzle on half the saffron milk 
 +  - Repeat the last 4 steps with the rest of the rice, leaves, garam masala and milk 
 +  - Cover the pan tightly 
 +  - Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the rice is tender 
 +  - Leave biryani to rest with the lid on for 5-10 minutes 
 +  - Serve and enjoy!
  
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