Put ghee in a pan and heat it.
Next, add bay leaf and the whole garam masala and fry for 30 seconds.
Add rice and stir the mixture for a minute.
Next, add water and salt.
Cook on high heat till water starts boiling and then cover with lid and simmer till rice is done.
Cooking the chicken Heat oil in a pan.
Put whole garam masala in it and fry.
Add to it the sliced onions and fry it till the onions turn brown.
Add to this Paste 1 and fry for 2 mins.
Next, add the tomatoes to this and fry it till the oil separates.
Now, add the chicken and mix it well.
Also add the coriander and mint leaves.
Add salt and cook till done.
Now, add Paste 2 to this and cook for the next 2 mins.
Divide the cooked rice into 3 and the chicken into 2 parts.
Next, arrange the rice and the chicken in alternate layers.
The bottom and the top layers should be that of rice.
Mix saffron in 1/4 cup of warm milk and pour it over the arranged biryani along with mitha attar.
For garnishing, use raisins and cashew nuts.
Cover the pan with a lid and seal with an aluminum foil.
Cook it for 15-20 mins over a low flame, placing the vessel on a tawa.