Almost Core Chicken Biryani

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Indian dish of rice and chicken. From the food & wine website, slightly altered.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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In a small bowl combine warm milk with saffron threads.

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Let it steep at least 10 minutes.

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Heat 3 / 4 tbs.

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Oil in medium saucepan.

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Add cardamon pods , 1 / 4 teaspoons cinnamon , bay leaf and black peppercorns.

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Cook over medium heat until sizzling , about 3 minutes.

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Add rice and stir to coat with oil.

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Add the water and 1 teaspoons of salt.

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Bring to boil.

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Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

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Fluff with fork and season with more salt if desired.

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Meanwhile , heat 3 / 4 tbs.

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Of oil in a skillet.

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Add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat until it begins to brown.

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Add the tomato and cook one minute.

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Add the garlic , ginger , garam masala , cayenne , turmeric , cloves , curry powder and 1 / 4 teaspoons cinnamon.

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Cook , stirring , until fragrant , about 2 minutes.

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Stir in the chicken , adding a few tbs.

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Of water if it looks quite dry.

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Cover and cook on low , stirring occasionally , about 10 minut.

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Ingredients

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skim milk, saffron thread, olive oil, cardamom pods, cinnamon, bay leaf, black peppercorns, brown basmati rice, water, salt & pepper, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger paste, garam masala, cayenne pepper, turmeric, ground cloves, curry powder, boneless chicken thighs, cilantro, ghee