In a small bowl wash the rice then soak for at least 30 minutes
Whilst the rice is soaking heat the oil in a pan on medium heat until hot
Add the whole black pepper, cumin seeds and bay leaves then sauté for 1-2 minutes
Add the finely sliced onions then cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned
Add 2 tablespoons of water then cook for 1-2 minutes – the colour of the onions at this point will determine the end colour of the rice
Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and crushed chillies then sauté for a further 1-2 minutes
Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes
Add the salt, garam masala and green chilli then cook for 6-8 minutes on medium heat
Add the water and cook on medium heat for a further 6-8 minutes
Add the rice and cook for 6-8 minutes on high heat until the majority of the water is absorbed
Cover and cook on low heat for another 15 minutes
Serve alongside some homemade raita and enjoy!
11 responses
Turned out super delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Do you use chicken breast or chicken thigh / leg?
Hi when do you add the chilli’s as it is not mentioned?
The best meal I’ve had in a long time! Packed with warmth and flavour and super moist! 6 empty plates and a huge thumbs up from the whole family. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Wow! That’s amazing to hear! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the meal so much. Thank you for trying out the recipe and sharing your feedback. It really means a lot to me.
Thank you for posting a delicious and easy recipe! I was craving good Pakistani pulao and I finally have a recipe that reminds me of home 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed my chicken pulao recipe. 😊
Such a super simple, quick yet flavourful recipe 🙂 Thank you!
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! If you have any more questions or want to explore other flavourful dishes, feel free to ask.
This recipe was really simple but so tasty. My family enjoyed it and so this is my go to when Im in the mood to eat light
I’m delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe! It’s wonderful to have a go-to option for those light and tasty cravings. If you ever need more recipes, feel free to explore my blog for more culinary inspiration.