Fragrant Chicken Pulao
Fragrant Chicken Pulao
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan or pressure cooker
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingrediënten
- 1 ¼ cup uncooked rice approximately 250 grams
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Handful of cilantro/coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- Ingredients for Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken pieces
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 1 large tomato finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Handful of cilantro/coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructies
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Add chicken pieces, cilantro/coriander leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt.
- Stir well to combine.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt into the chicken mixture.
- Pour in 2 cups of lukewarm water, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on medium-high heat for another 15 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this aromatic Chicken Pulao with a crisp, refreshing white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling to complement its vibrant flavors.Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
