Simple chicken rice pulao recipe

Simple Chicken Rice Pulao recipe

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Ingredients

½ kg	basmati rice
1 kg	chicken, cut into small pieces
2 piece(s)	large onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp	ginger/garlic paste
4 piece(s)	cloves
1 inch(es)	cinnamon stick
2 piece(s)	black cardomoms
4 piece(s)	bay leaves
2 tsp	cumin seeds
5 piece(s)	black pepper
1 piece(s)	green chilli
1 tbsp	coriander seeds
pinch(es)	red chilli powder
½ tsp	turmeric powder
700 ml	water
	salt, to taste
	coriander leaves, for garnishing
4 tbsp	oil

Instructions

Soak the rice for 30 minutes in water.

Take a deep pan or wok and oil. Heat the oil and the onions. Fry the onions till the colour turns golden brown. Now add all the spices and green chilli and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken pieces and ginger/garlic paste. Stir the chicken well in the masala till the chicken changes into whitish colour. Now add 200 ml water to the chicken and let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes. When the liquid appears to become a thick gravy, add the drained rice and mix it well.

Add 500 ml water and let it come to a boil. When the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until the liquid has evaporated (at least 15 to 20 minutes).

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with raita (yoghurt chutney).


Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a