Biryani

Grind together
2 Pods Garlic (~20 cloves)
1 1/2" Ginger
1 tbsp Saunf (Fennel) seeds - soaked for 1-2 hours

Green Chillies to taste - ground

Powder
5-6 Cloves
5-6 small pieces Cinnamon bark

Turmeric
Chilli Powder
Coriander leaves
Mint leaves
1-2 cups Curds
1/4 Coconut - optional
1-2 Tomatoes pureed - optional
1-2 Onions

1/2 kg Meat/Chicken

Mince onions, fry till brown.Add GInger-Garlic-Saunf past. Fry till cooked. Add ground spices. Add Green Chillies paste and fry.
Add ground Coconut (if using) with Chilli powder and Turmeric. Fry.
Add Curds and Tomato puree - alternating between both.
Fry till cooked (Islands will start forming)
Add Coriander and Mint leaves
Add meat and pressure cook  (If using chicken, do not pressure cook)
Fry Rice, cook with a little gravy. Layer rice and gravy to serve.