| • | Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. |
| • | Add salt, cardamom and cinnamon. |
| • | Grind ginger and garlic to make a paste. |
| • | Mix the paste with coriander and mint leaves. |
| • | Add coconut, cardamom paste, lemon juice and black pepper. |
| • | Mix it well. |
| • | Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. |
| • | Cut chicken into pieces. |
| • | Marinate the chicken in this mixture. |
| • | Heat the oil and fry the chopped onions. |
| • | Add marinated chicken pieces. |
| • | Cook over medium flame till done. |
| • | Prepare a bed of parboiled rice in a handi. |
| • | Sprinkle the fried onions. |
| • | Put chicken pieces and cover it with rice. |
| • | Cover it properly and cook for 10 minutes. |
| • | Serve hot. |