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Chicken Pulao Recipe3

Chicken Pulao Recipe

Chicken pulao is an Indian rice curry made from slow cooked chicken, spices, and aromatic vegetables.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chicken Pulao Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 659kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bone-in chicken
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 6 cashews
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 2 green chiles
  • 1 sprig curry leaf
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 5 mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil. Bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon should be added to this. until fragrant, sauté.
  • Cashews should be added and sautéed till light golden.
  • Add onion slices, green chillies, curry powder, salt, and turmeric next and continue to cook on medium heat until onions are golden brown.
  • Ginger and garlic, both minced, are added. Cook until the raw scent disappears.
  • Stir in the chicken well. Chicken should be covered and cooked on a medium-low heat until nearly done.
  • Add the mint, cilantro, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder next. Mix well.
  • Mix thoroughly after adding water. As necessary, adjust the seasoning. Rice should be added to boiling water and gently stirred in after that.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on high heat. After that, cover the pan and cook on a low heat while gently tossing the rice until all the water has evaporated.
  • Serve hot with onion or cucumber raita.

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Nutrition

Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1337IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg
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