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Chicken Pulao

Cultural Context

Chicken Pulao is a traditional Pakistani dish, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It is a one-pot meal that combines fragrant rice with tender chicken and aromatic spices, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of South Asia. The dish is versatile and can be adapted with various ingredients, making it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions.

PakistaniPKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Ghee (Clarified butter) ½ Cup
Kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 6-7
Laung (Cloves) 4-5
Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2-3
Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
Curry patta (Curry leaves) 10-12
Pyaz (Onion) sliced 2 medium
Chicken mix boti ½ kg
Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
Tamatar (Tomato) chopped 1 medium
Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 tbs
Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 & ½ tbs
Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) ½ tbs or to taste
Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
Saunf powder (Fennel powder) 1 tbs
Namak (Salt) 1 & ½ tsp or to taste
Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tbs
Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ¼ tsp
Javitri powder (Mace powder) ¼ tsp
Dahi (Yogurt) whisked ½ Cup (room temperature)
Chawal (Rice) basmati ½ kg (soaked for 30 minutes)
Hot water 3-4 Cups or as required
Hari mirch (Green chillies) 2-3
Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) crushed 1 & ½ tsp
Saunf (Fennel seeds) crushed ½ tbs
Lemon juice 2 tbs
Pyaz (Onion) fried 2-3 tbs

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while parboiled rice is often less expensive.

1

In a pot, add clarified butter & let it melt.

2

Add black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, black cardamom, cumin seeds, curry leaves & mix well.

3

Add onion, mix well & fry until light golden.

4

Add chicken mix boti & mix well until it changes color.

5

Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, green chilli paste, mix well & cook for 2 minutes.

6

Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, fennel powder, salt, cumin powder, nutmeg powder & mace powder, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.

7

Add yogurt, mix well & cook for a minute, cover & cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes then cook on high flame until oil separates.

8

Add rice and mix.

9

Add hot water and mix well.

10

Add green chillies, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, lemon juice, mix well & bring it to boil, cover & cook on low flame for 5-6 minutes.

11

Add fried onion, cover & steam cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

PulaoPilaf

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