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Chicken Pulao

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and aromatic Indian-style chicken pulao made with fragrant basmati rice and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb Chicken bone-in, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice washed and soaked for 20 minutes

Oils & Fats

  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 onion Thinly sliced onion (about 170 grams)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Ginger freshly grated or finely chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons Garlic minced
  • 1-2 green chili pepper Green chili pepper
  • 1 small Tomato chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Mint leaves chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Yogurt (full-fat)

Liquids & Spices

  • 1.25 cups Water (use 1 cup for Instant Pot method)
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Dalchini
  • 2 Bay leaf Tej Patta
  • 5 Green Cardamom Elaichi
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 4 Cloves Laung
  • 1 tablespoon Lime or Lemon juice

Herbs & Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions 

  • Heat oil and ghee in a heavy-bottom pan. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized (10-12 mins).
  • Add whole spices, ginger, and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook for 3-4 mins until it changes color. Mix in chili, tomato, mint, salt, garam masala, and yogurt; cook until oil separates (2-3 mins).
  • Pour in water, bring to a boil, then add drained rice. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-15 mins until rice is done. Fluff rice, add lime juice, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Use fresh spices for best flavor. Adjust salt and chili to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chicken, Rice