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Homemade Pakistani-Style Chicken Pulao (Yakhni Pulao)

Homemade Pakistani-Style Chicken Pulao (Yakhni Pulao), is delightful symphony of flavors and aromas with this beloved and timeless recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chicken pulao, pakistani chicken pulao, pakistani pulao
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 494kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

Muslin bag #1

  • 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 4 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 black cardamom

Muslin bag #2

  • 5 inch ginger roughly chopped
  • 30 cloves garlic

Chicken Pulao

  • 1 lbs chicken
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt or as needed
  • 1 medium onion finely sliced
  • 6 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 green pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Whole spices

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 green cardamoms
  • 5 cloves
  • 6 black peppercorns

Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash basmati rice and soak in water for 30 minute.
  • Drain rice and discard the water from the rice, set aside.
  • In medium pot, on medium heat, add water, let it heat up and bring it to boil.
  • Add the two muslin bags with their appropriate content.
  • Next add chicken and mix.
  • Cover the lid and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  • When the chicken is cooked, turn off the stove.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate pot, on medium heat, add oil.
  • Let it heat up.
  • Add onion, sauté until brown.
  • Next add the whole spices.
  • Now add the ginger garlic paste.
  • Add the chicken only.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the yogurt and mix well.
  • Now add salt and mix well.
  • Add the stock from the other pot.
  • Make sure stock is 4 cups or not add some water until stock is 4 cups.
  • Let it cook for 30 seconds and mix well.
  • Add rice and mix lightly.
  • Let it cook for few minutes, remember you're still cooking on medium heat.
  • Cover the lid.
  • Let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • When the water disappears cover the lid again.
  • Get the pot off the stove, then place the tawa on the stove.
  • Place the pot on the stove.
  • Place the lid on top of the pot.
  • Turn the stove on high for 2 minute, then medium for 5 minutes, and low for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the stove.
  • Enjoy with raita or chutney.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg