Pressure Cooker Chicken Biryani

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the spice paste by grinding ginger, garlic, and red chilli into a fine paste. Combine with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
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2. 2
   Cut chicken into pieces and marinate with yogurt, spice paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt for about 30 minutes.
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3. 3
   Heat oil in the cooker and fry shallots and onions until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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4. 4
   In the same pot, add the marinated chicken and tomato. Cook until the chicken reaches the desired consistency.
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5. 5
   Layer the cooked basmati rice on top of the chicken mixture. Place bay leaf and star anise at the bottom of the pot along with other spices.
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6. 6
   Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat until pressure builds. Maintain the pressure for the proper cooking time.
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   Once the pressure cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure. Top with fried onions, mint leaves, coriander, and lemon juice. Gently mix and serve.
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