Ugandan Biryani (Biryani ya Uganda)

Instructions

1. Marinate the meat in the yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, salt and half the spices for at least 30 minutes.
2. Fry the sliced onions in the oil until deep brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the marinated meat and sear it for 5 minutes, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, cook the rice for 3 to 4 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water with the whole spices, then drain it while still half cooked.
5. Spread half the rice over the meat, cover with the rest of the rice and add the remaining spices.
6. Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then gently mix before serving.