Kohnen's biryani supremo

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil
cupRice, lng gn (basmati best)
4Cloves
Cinnamon stick; 2\"
1tablespoonTurmeric, ground
½tablespoonPepper, black; ground
cupChicken broth
1tablespoonOil
--- per John Kohnen
1Bay leaf
1teaspoonCumin, ground
2Chkn thigh ckd & boned
cupGolden raisins
2Egg; hard boiled
2Tomato; slices
Fried onion flakes
½cupOnion flakes, dried

Directions

FRIED ONION FLAKES

Heat the oil in a 1½ quart saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add the rice and stir until it begins to brown, now add the cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper and stir for a minute or so.

Pour in the broth, add the salam or bay leaf, and cumin. Bring to a rapid boil then cover and reduce the heat to a very low simmer.

Simmer for about 40 minutes. stir in the chicken and raisins, cover again and let sit, off the stove, for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with egg and tomato slices and the onion flakes. Fried Onion Flakes: Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium high heat. Add dried onion flakes and stir until brown and crisp. Stores well in an airtight container.