Khana Pakana

A different method of making an appetizing chicken and rice dish. It has a marvelous taste and has many spices which gives a rich taste to it.
Yakhni Biryani Ingredients

Chicken pieces ½ kg
Rice 300 gm (soaked)
Fennel seeds 1 tbsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Onion 1
Green chilies 8
Whole hot spices 25 gm
Turmeric powder 2 tbsp
Water 1 cup
Star Anise 5
Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
Ginger, garlic paste 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Clarified butter 1 cup + 4 tbsp

Yakhni Biryani Cooking Directions

Heat clarified butter in a pot and fry the onions, chicken, and ginger garlic paste.

Put fennel seeds and coriander powder in a muslin pouch and add to the pot.

When chicken changes colour add hot spices, salt, turmeric powder, green chilies and water.

Fry and remove from flame.

In a separate pot boil rice with aniseed flowers, cumin seeds and salt.

Layer cooked rice on top of chicken in the pot and pour 4 tbsp clarified butter over it.

Cover with a tight lid and steam on very low heat for 15 minutes or until done.

Mix and serve hot.