Chicken Biryani

 Easy dish made in my rice cooker. Serves 3-4

2 tablespoons of oil or ghee

1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut in bite sized pieces 

1/2 teaspoon salt if desired

1/2 teaspoon black pepper if desired 

1 cup jasmine rice or basmati rice

1 and 1/4 cup chicken broth

1 small onion chopped 

1 cup frozen green peas thawed

1 carrot- peeled and diced

I tablespoon fresh ginger grated

2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 tablespoons garam masala 

1 teaspoon groun turmeric 

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 

1/4 cup golden raisins 

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 

2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 

Directions 

1. Turn on rice cooker to white rice setting 

2. Melt ghee or oil. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Let children cook 2 minutes without stirring.

3. Add rice, broth,, onion, peas, carrots, ginger, garlic, garam masala and turmeric, Stir. Close lid

4. When cooking cycle is done- fluff rice. Serve topped with yogurt, raisins, almonds and cilantro if desired.

Ps I accidentally put a tablespoon of the turmeric and I still liked it.