Ingredients Overview

• Chicken: Bone-in pieces remain tender and yield the best flavor.

• Marinade: Thick yogurt (curd), ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, lemon juice, chopped mint, and cilantro.

• Rice: Aged long-grain Basmati rice.

• Whole Spices: Bay leaves, star anise, shahi jeera (caraway seeds), green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

• Garnish & Cooking Medium: Deep-fried crispy onions (birista), ghee, saffron dissolved in warm milk, and kewra or rose water.