Hussein's Chicken Biryani Masala Recipe

• 3 c. Basmati rice
• 4 x chicken breasts**
• 1/2 lrg onion -- chopped
• 2 clv garlic -- chopped
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil or possibly ghee
• 8 ounce plain yogurt
• 1 pch saffron threads
• 1/4 c. lowfat milk
• 1 tsp red chile pwdr* medium heat
• 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp ginger, powdered
• 1 Tbsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp mace
• 1/2 x salt (or possibly to taste)
• 6 x cardamom seeds -- peeled
• 4 x bay leaves dry, crushed
• 1 x lump tamarind pulp, marble-sized
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves

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