Yakhni Palao Rice with Grilled Chicken | Grilled Chicken Recipe | Yakhni Palao

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat meat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while buttermilk is less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: coloring agent

Turmeric adds color and is more affordable, but lacks saffron's flavor.

Marinate mutton in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add marinated mutton and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until mutton is tender, about 45 minutes.

Remove mutton and strain the broth, reserving liquid.

In the same pot, add soaked basmati rice and the reserved broth.

Layer cooked mutton on top of the rice.

Add whole spices, bay leaves, and salt to taste.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint before serving.

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