Yemeni Style Chicken Pulao Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are less expensive than whole chicken.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides similar flavor, while dried herbs are budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a large pot and fry 3 onions until golden brown.

Add ginger, garlic, and dried lemons, frying for another minute.

Add chicken and fry until browned.

Transfer chicken to a bigger pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and fry for another 5 minutes.

Add 2 chicken stock cubes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt; fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes and a few green chilies, frying until tomatoes are cooked, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses and cook for another minute.

Add 3 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice, mixing it in.

Add 6 cups of hot water and bring to a boil.

Once the water level is visible but not fully dry, place a few green chilies on top.

Cover and cook on very low heat for 20 minutes.

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