Kohnen's Biryani Supremo

1 tb Oil

2/3 c Rice, long grain,

(basmati best) 4 Cloves

Cinnamon stick, 2" 1 tb Turmeric, ground

1/2 tb Pepper, black, ground

1 1/4 c Chicken broth

1 Bay leaf

1 ts Cumin, ground

2 Chicken thigh,

Cooked & boned 1/3 c Golden raisins

2 Egg, hard boiled

2 Tomato, slices

Fried onion flakes -----------------------------FRIED ONION FLAKES----------------------------- 1 tb Oil

1/2 c Onion flakes, dried

Heat the oil in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add the rice and stir until it begins to brown, now add the cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper and stir for a minute or so. Pour in the broth, add the salam or bay leaf, and cumin. Bring to a rapid boil then cover and reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Simmer for about 40 minutes. stir in the chicken and raisins, cover again and let sit, off the stove, for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with egg and tomato slices and the onion flakes. Fried Onion Flakes: Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium high heat. Add dried onion flakes and stir until brown and crisp. Stores well in an airtight container.