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Chicken Yakhni Pulao

Chicken Yakhni Pulao

by Nabeela Kauser
Whip up a storm in the kitchen with Chicken Yakhni Pulao—a gastronomic delight that promises a burst of flavours in every bite. It's the perfect blend of comfort and complexity, not to mention an all-around showstopper at any meal.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken
  • 250 g Rice Basmati
  • 1 Onion Finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1- inch Ginger Grated
  • 2 Green Chilies Chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 100 g Peas Frozen
  • 1 litre Water
  • Coriander For garnish

Instructions

  • Wash the Basmati rice thoroughly in cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn white on all sides.
  • Stir in the cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to blend with the chicken.
  • Pour in 1 litre of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken simmer for about 20 minutes. This will create a flavourful chicken broth (Yakhni).
  • Add the soaked and drained Basmati rice to the chicken broth. Stir well and add the frozen peas.
  • Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the Chicken Yakhni Pulao with a fork, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 329mgFibre: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 14mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Yakhni, Comfort Food, Cooking, Food, Pulao, Recipe, Rice
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