Hariyali Chicken Biryani Recipe

In a bowl, add chicken, salt, ginger garlic paste, green chutney and mix well. Marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add butter and let it melt. Add caraway seeds and cook till they change colour.

Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add 2 green chillies and sauté for a minute.

Add ¼ cup chopped mint leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and biryani masala and mix well. Cook till the oil separates.

Add spinach puree, yogurt and mix well. Adjust salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chicken, ¼ cup fried onions and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix well. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Evenly spread biryani rice over the chicken mixture, drizzle soaked saffron, remaining fried onions, chopped coriander, remaining chopped mint leaves and remaining green chillies. Add ginger strips and drizzle ghee.

Cover with 2 layers aluminum foil, place the lid on and cook for 10-15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and transfer into a serving plate.

Garnish with chopped mint leaves and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with raita.