Marinate the chicken :In a bowl,mix the chicken pieces with yogurt,ginger-
garlic paste,chilli powder,tumeric powder,cumin powder, and salt. Let it
marinate for at least 1 hour,preferably longer for better flavor.
In a large pot,bring water to a boil.Add the soaked and drained rice along with
whole spices(cardamom,cloves,cinnamon),and salt.Cook until the rice is 70-
80% done.Drain the rice and set aside.
In a separate pan,heat ghee or oil.Fry the thinly sliced onions until golden
brown and crispy.Remove from the oil and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pot,spread a layer of marinated chicken at the botto.Top
it with a layer of cooked rice. Sprinkle some chpped tomatoes ,green chillies,
coriander leaves,mint leaves,and fried onion.Repest the layers until all the
chicken and rice are used up.Finish with a layer of rice on top.
Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.Cook on low heat for about 20-
25 minutes,or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded
together.You can also place a tawa(griddle) underneath the pot to prevent burning.