Best Chicken Biryani Recipe

Name: Best Chicken Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 800 grams chicken (cut into quarters and skinless); 3 tablespoons ghee; 1 tablespoon oil; 3 green cardamom pods; 2- inch cinnamon stick; 1 black cardamom pod; 1 star anise; 2 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 onions (sliced); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 whole green chilies; 2 medium seedless tomatoes (quartered); ½ cup chopped mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves; 3 tablespoons beaten yogurt; 1 cup boiling water; 1½ cups basmati rice; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds (sonf); ½ tablespoon ghee (optional); ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1- inch cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamom pods