While the cooking time is roughly 25 mins but the prep might start way earlier depending on the chicken. Before you start cooking wash your hands with soap and water for 20 secs as per the health advisory. While all of us are at home during this lockdown we may have chicken stocked in the freezer. So thaw the chicken in advance and clean it thoroughly. If you have procured fresh chicken then you can directly clean the chicken and proceed.

Clean the basmati rice and soak it in water for 20 mins. Slice the onions vertically. Slit the green chilies in half vertically and keep it aside. Remove the whole spices in a plate and keep it aside.

Preferably take a heavy base pot and put it on the gas on high flame to heat. It's just helps you to avoid less stirring so that nothing sticks to the bottom. I used an alluminium pot which made me work out in the kitchen. Once the pot heats up add oil and ghee and let it heat up. Add the whole spices and stir it for few seconds till the spices are well roasted and flavors are released.

Now add the sliced onions. Fry them till the onions start getting golden brown color. Now add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute of two. Add couple of tablespoon of water if it sticks to the bottom of the pan. Add the green chillies and saute for another minute.

Add the coriander cumin powder, black pepper powder, garam masala and stir for a minute or two. Add few tablespoon of water if it sticks to the bottom. Stir it well. Add salt as per taste and stir. The basic masla mix is ready.

Add the soaked rice. Stir it well. Add 600ml of water as there would already be some water that chicken would have released. If you think that the chicken mix is dry then you can make water to 800ml. (Basically the water.shoukd be twice the quantity of basmati rice.) Stir well, cover the lid and let it come to a boil. Reduce the flame to medium and let it cook for another 10-12 mins. Stir lightly once in between. Check the rice which sould be just about cooked.

Lastly, maintain social distancing. Cover your face with mask when you step out. Wash your hands with soap water frequently. Sanitize your purchases. Do some basic excercise at home. Stay home, stay safe. :)