Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

A one-pot dish made with long grain basmati rice, chicken, fresh spices and herbs that is cooked over low heat for the most delectable flavors

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Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons garam masala (Add 3 tsp for spicier Biryani)
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup mint leaves
¼ cup cilantro (chopped )
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 pounds whole bone in chicken (skinless cut into 12 pieces (If using chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces))
4 tablespoons ghee (divided)
2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
2 bay leaves
3 cups extra long grain Basmati rice
2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups water
1 teaspoon saffron mixed in 1 tablespoon warm milk
6 eggs (hard boiled and shelled, optional)
1 jalapeno sliced into 8 wedges (optional for extra spicy **)
2 cups plain yogurt
1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
2 tomatoes (diced)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)