Ingredients — Mauritian Chicken Briani

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Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)

1.2 kg

Aged basmati rice

600 g

Plain yoghurt

250 g

Onions, thinly sliced

4 large

Potatoes, peeled and halved

4 medium

Garlic paste

2 tbsp

Ginger paste

2 tbsp

Green chillies, slit

Fresh mint leaves, chopped

1 large handful

Fresh coriander, chopped

1 large handful

Briani masala (garam masala blend)

3 tbsp

Ground turmeric

1 tsp

Cinnamon stick

Cardamom pods

Cloves

Saffron threads

1 pinch

Warm milk

4 tbsp

Ghee

4 tbsp

Vegetable oil

6 tbsp

Salt

to taste