Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken chopped
- 3 cup basmati rice
- 500 ml water
- 5 tbsp yogurt (curd)
- 1 tbsp garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 5 bay leaf
- 6 green cardamom
- 2 black cardamom
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Chicken Pulao is flavored rice cooked with chicken and mild aromatic spices. This amazing rice dish is bursting with rich flavors of basmati rice, juicy chicken pieces, caramelized onions, and Indian spices. Chicken pulao is one of those dishes that can easily be prepared on a laid-back afternoon by quickly marinating chunks of chicken in yogurt and spices and then cooking it with basmati rice and whole spices. Interestingly, this dish was relished by the royalty in ancient India.
Health Benefits
Chicken pulao is rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A and C. Potassium and calcium are important for strong bones and muscles. Vitamins and proteins help in preventing diseases and are good for overall health.
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How to make Chicken Pulao
Trivia Basmati rice has been grown in India for over 8000 years. It is fragrant rice with a distinct nut-like flavor. More than 140,000 varieties of rice are grown all over the world. Asia produces almost 90 percent of the total rice grown all over the world. Rice is an important part of Asian culture and is associated with many ceremonies. |
