Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with spiced meat, saffron-infused milk, and sweet caramelised onions, sealed and slow-cooked in dum style.
Mix the chicken with the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and garam masala and rest 1 hour.
Parboil the basmati rice with whole spices until half cooked.
Layer the marinated chicken, rice, fried onions, and mint in a heavy pot.
Drizzle the saffron milk and ghee, seal the pot, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
Let it rest 10 minutes off the heat.
Fluff gently and serve hot.