Mix the yogurt, herbs, and spices; let the meat marinade for two to four hours.
Add entire spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom, to parboil basmati rice.
For a deep taste, fry thinly sliced onions till golden brown.
In a big saucepan, arrange rice, fried onions, and marinated meat in layers.
For the ideal dum cooking, add water or a tasty stock.
Cover the saucepan with the dough and cook for 45 minutes on low heat.
Serve hot with raita and garnish with fried onions, mint, and coriander.