Chicken, Beef Or Lamb Biryani - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Basmati rice, soaked in water 1/2 hour
1 medium size chicken or 2 lb. beef or lamb
1 1/2 sticks butter or 1 stick butter and 1/4 c. vegetable oil
1-inch size ginger
1 whole garlic (medium size), peel and grind to a paste
5 to 6 cloves
1 1/4 tsp. aniseed powder
1-inch size stick cinnamon
3 or 4 whole cardamon, crushed
3 big or 5 small onions, sliced
4 or 5 medium green chilies, slit
4 medium cut tomatoes
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. milk or coconut milk
2 c. water
1 tsp. chili powder
coriander leaves (1 small bunch), finely cut

Preparation

Cut into pieces chicken or beef; mash and set aside.
Pour the 1/4 cup oil in a deep pan; season with 2 cloves, a small piece cinnamon stick and 1/4 teaspoon aniseed powder.
Then add 2 tablespoons sliced onions and fry until brown.
Then add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
Fry a little and add the meat; mix well and let cook with about 1/2 cup water.
When 3/4 done, remove from stove.