Chicken or Lamb Biryani

An easy biryani, be sure not to overcook the rice! Not so much authentic, but simplified.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs lamb or 2 1⁄2 lbs chicken
• 2  tablespoons garam masala
• 1  teaspoon hot chili powder
• 5  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 pint plain yogurt
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1⁄2 lbs rice
• 4  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron strand
• 2  teaspoons milk

Directions

1. Wash the rice and then soak for one hour before cooking.
2. Cut meat cut into 1-inch cubes.
3. Place in bowl with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
4. Fill large pan 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
5. Add rice & remove from heat after six minutes.
6. Drain thoroughly.
7. Mix saffron in hot milk.
8. In a large oven pan, add the meat and yogurt mixture.
9. cover with the rice.
10. Pour in the the saffron milk.
11. Put in the oven for 1 hour or more.
12. After 30 minutes, reduce heat.
13. Stir before serving and sprinkle remaining onions on top.