1In a bowl, add rice and water, wash thoroughly and soak for 20 minutes then strain soaked rice & set aside.
2In a bowl, add rice and water, wash thoroughly and soak for 20 minutes then strain soaked rice & set aside.
3In a bowl, add rice and water, wash thoroughly and soak for 20 minutes then strain soaked rice & set aside.
4In a wok, add chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, green cardamom, mace, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black cardamom, salt, black peppercorns, citric acid and water, mix well and bring it to boil, cover and cook on low flame until chicken is tender (approx. 15-20 minutes).
5In a wok, add chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, green cardamom, mace, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black cardamom, salt, black peppercorns, citric acid and water, mix well and bring it to boil, cover and cook on low flame until chicken is tender (approx. 15-20 minutes).
6In a wok, add chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, green cardamom, mace, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black cardamom, salt, black peppercorns, citric acid and water, mix well and bring it to boil, cover and cook on low flame until chicken is tender (approx. 15-20 minutes).
7Take out chicken pieces & set aside, strain chicken stock (yakhni) and reserve for later use.
8Take out chicken pieces & set aside, strain chicken stock (yakhni) and reserve for later use.
9Take out chicken pieces & set aside, strain chicken stock (yakhni) and reserve for later use.
10In a pot, add cooking oil, onion and fry until light golden.
11In a pot, add cooking oil, onion and fry until light golden.
12In a pot, add cooking oil, onion and fry until light golden.
13Add cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cloves and mix well.
14Add cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cloves and mix well.
15Add cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cloves and mix well.
16Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
17Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
18Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
19Now add reserved chicken pieces, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
20Now add reserved chicken pieces, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
21Now add reserved chicken pieces, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
22Add yogurt and mix well.
23Add yogurt and mix well.
24Add yogurt and mix well.
25Add red chilli powder, black pepper powder, fresh coriander, green chillies, mix well and cook until oil separates (approx. 4-5 minutes).
26Add red chilli powder, black pepper powder, fresh coriander, green chillies, mix well and cook until oil separates (approx. 4-5 minutes).
27Add red chilli powder, black pepper powder, fresh coriander, green chillies, mix well and cook until oil separates (approx. 4-5 minutes).
28Add reserved stock, salt, mix well and bring it to boil.
29Add reserved stock, salt, mix well and bring it to boil.
30Add reserved stock, salt, mix well and bring it to boil.
31Add soaked rice, mix and cook on medium high flame until water is reduced (4-5 minutes), cover & steam cook on low flame for 18-20 minutes.
32Add soaked rice, mix and cook on medium high flame until water is reduced (4-5 minutes), cover & steam cook on low flame for 18-20 minutes.
33Add soaked rice, mix and cook on medium high flame until water is reduced (4-5 minutes), cover & steam cook on low flame for 18-20 minutes.