Authentic Bangladeshi/Indian style cooking - Chicken Pilou Rice Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor, while jalapeños are often less expensive.

Boil a large pot of water.

Remove boiling water from the fire once done.

Pound together cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and cardamom seeds.

Cook the chicken with added spices for about 10-15 minutes.

Add 12 kg of rice and 12 liters of water to the pot.

Check if the rice is over 50% cooked and add more water if needed.

Put the lid on and add charcoal on top for even cooking.

Let it cook for about half an hour until fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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