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.

How to Make Tandoori Masala Chicken Biryani

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