Chicken, Beef Or Lamb Biryani

• 2 c. Basmati rice, soaked in water 1/2 hour
• 1 medium size chicken or 2 lb. beef or lamb
• 1 1/2 sticks butter or 1 stick butter and 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1-inch size ginger
• 1 whole garlic (medium size), peel and grind to a paste
• 5 to 6 cloves
• 1 1/4 tsp. aniseed powder
• 1-inch size stick cinnamon
• 3 or 4 whole cardamon, crushed
• 3 big or 5 small onions, sliced
• 4 or 5 medium green chilies, slit
• 4 medium cut tomatoes
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 c. milk or coconut milk
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• coriander leaves (1 small bunch), finely cut

1. Cut into pieces chicken or beef; mash and set aside.
2. Pour the 1/4 cup oil in a deep pan; season with 2 cloves, a small piece cinnamon stick and 1/4 teaspoon aniseed powder.
3. Then add 2 tablespoons sliced onions and fry until brown.
4. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
5. Fry a little and add the meat; mix well and let cook with about 1/2 cup water.
6. When 3/4 done, remove from stove.

basmati rice, chicken, butter, ginger, garlic, cloves, aniseed powder, cinnamon, cardamon, big, green chilies, tomatoes, turmeric powder, vegetable oil, milk, water, chili powder, coriander

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1045417 (may not work)