Chicken Pulao
by Nabeela Kauser
A delicious weeknight dinner made with mild Indian spices. This is comfort food at its best. Rice and chicken combined in a delicious dish and packed with flavour.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 399 kcal
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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!
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 399 kcal Carbohydrates: 44 g Protein: 15 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Trans Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 45 mg Sodium: 495 mg Potassium: 230 mg Fibre: 2 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 198 IU Vitamin C: 4 mg Vitamin D: 0.1 µg Calcium: 40 mg Iron: 2 mg
Keyword Chicken, Cooking, Food, Fried Rice, Pilau, Recipe, Rice