Easy Pakistani Chicken Biryani

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1. 1Step 1: Add rice to a bowl, rinse it several times with cold water until the water runs clear. Add more water to cover the rice and set it aside for 30 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Peel and cut potatoes. Also chop tomatoes, cilantro, and mint.
3. 3Step 3: Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger garlic paste, saute for a minute, then add sliced tomatoes and cook over high heat until the tomatoes are soft and the oil comes out. It will take about 5 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Now add biryani masala, cumin, and coriander powder.
5. 5Step 5: Add chicken and peeled and sliced potatoes.
6. 6Step 6: Cook for 7-8 minutes on high heat while mixing often.
7. 7Step 7: Add yogurt and food coloring. Mix it well, lower the heat, and cook for 15 minutes on medium to lower heat.
8. 8Step 8: Meanwhile, add water to a big pot, add salt, and let it come to a boil.
9. 9Step 9: Once the water is boiling, add the soaked rice. Add vinegar and green chilies. Cook over high heat for 4 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Once the rice are 50% done, drain the rice using a colander. To check if the rice is ready, press one grain of rice between the thumb and pointer finger. If it breaks into two, then it's ready to drain.
11. 11Step 11: Meanwhile, your chicken is ready. It will be a little watery at this point.
12. 12Step 12: In the same pot you made your chicken korma, add chopped cilantro, green chilies, and mint, and top with the drained rice.
13. 13Step 13: Cover the pot with foil paper and a lid. For the first 3 minutes, let the pot sit on high heat, then lower the heat and steam for 10-15 minutes.
14. 14Step 14: In an oven-safe dish or pot, add all the chicken, then green chilies, cilantro, and mint if using any, then add all the rice on top. Cover the dish with foil tightly. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
15. 15Step 15: Press the rice between fingers. If it doesn't have a grain and can be mashed easily, then biryani is ready. If the rice is not easily mashed and has a grain, then steam for another 5 minutes. Fluff up the rice with a straight spoon and enjoy.