Quick Easy Chicken pulao || Yakhni Chicken pulao Recipe | चिकन पुलाव

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika provide color without the high cost of saffron.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a lean protein alternative, while chickpeas are budget-friendly and nutritious.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, while buttermilk is more economical.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

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

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.

Mix in yogurt, green chilies, and whole spices; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; season with salt.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and strain the broth; set both aside.

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

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot, fluff the rice gently, and mix in coriander, mint, and lemon juice.

Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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