Exotic Midnight Biryani

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Then, drain the water and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and fry until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions for garnishing. In the same pan, add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell is gone.
3. Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they turn mushy. Add chicken pieces and biryani masala. Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Stir gently to mix the rice with the masala. Cook until the rice is almost done.
5. In a cup, mix warm milk and saffron strands. Pour this mixture over the rice. Top it with fried onions, chopped coriander and mint leaves.
6. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors are absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Your Exotic Midnight Biryani is ready!