What's for Dinner? CL's Chicken Biryani

This was easily one of the best batches of biryani I have ever made. I didn't even miss the fresh cilantro the original recipe called for.

about 1 T ghee
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1" fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 t garam masala
3/4 t ground cumin
1/2 t ground jalapeño pepper
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 large tomato, chopped
fresh lime juice to taste

1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped

Heat ghee in a large frying pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken to pan and cook til just browned. Stir in onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook another minute or so. Stir in spices.  Increase heat to high and stir in broth and tomato; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust as desired.

I served this garnished with almonds alongside fresh pitas and hummus.