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Quick & Easy Chicken Pulao

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Easy Chicken Pulao

Many frown upon the plain ‘pulao’ considering it inferior to the pampered ‘biryani’. The chicken
pulao that we make at home is no less than any saffron laced biryani in spite of its simplicity. A
straightforward and quick pulao recipe that features basmati rice, chicken, coconut milk and
fragrant spices. As this decadent one pot dish simmers, the khushboo (aroma) that emanates
the kitchen, will put the glamorous biryani to shame.

Quick & Easy Chicken Pulao Recipe

Marination: 10 mts Prep & Cooking: 45-55 mts

Serves 4-5 persons

Cuisine: Andhra

Ingredients:

1/2 kg chicken, washed and drained completely

2 cups long grained rice, washed and strained

2 onions, finely sliced

2 green chillis, slit

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1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tomato, finely chopped

1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

10-12 mint leaves

2 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup thick coconut milk

salt to taste

1 1/2 tbsps ghee + 1 1/2 tbsps oil

Marinade:

1/2 cup thick curd/yogurt

3-4 green chillis, make a small slit in them

1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2 tsp red chilli pwd (adjust)

1/4 tsp turmeric pwd

1/2 tbsp coriander leaves

6-7 pudina leaves

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

Garam Masala:

7 cloves

1″ cinnamon stick

3 elaichi/cardamom

1 star anise

1 marathi mogga

pinch of mace

pinch of nutmeg pwd

2 bay leaves

1 Marinate chicken with the ingredients called for ‘marination’ for 10 mts. While the chicken is

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marinating, work on the rest of the preparation.

2 Heat oil+ghee in a vessel, add all the garam masala ingredients – bay leaves, cloves,
cinnamon, cardamom, mace, star anise, marathi mogga and nutmeg. Saute for few seconds.
3 Add sliced onions and green chillis and saute for 6 mts till onions turn transparent. Add ginger
garlic paste and saute further for 2-3 mts. Add chopped tomato, mint and coriander leaves and
saute for 4 mts.
4 Add the chicken along with marinade and combine well. Cook on high for 2 mts, reduce flame,
place lid and cook for 15-16 mts or till the chicken is three fourth cooked with little gravy left. It
should not be completely dry but appear like a gravy dish.
5 Add water and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Adjust salt, reduce flame and add the strained
basmati rice. Add 4-5 mint leaves and 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves and place lid and cook on low
flame till the rice and chicken are cooked. This could take approx 15-18 mts. Turn off heat and
do not remove lid for 10 mts.
6 Remove lid, add 1/2 tbsp ghee and combine gently and serve hot with raita and curry of your
choice.

Quick & Easy Chicken Pulao Recipe

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Main Ingredients: rice chicken

Many frown upon the plain ‘pulao’ considering it inferior to the pampered ‘biryani’. The chicken
pulao that we make at home is no less than any saffron laced biryani in spite of its simplicity. A
straightforward and quick pulao recipe that features basmati rice, chicken, coconut milk and
fragrant spices. As this decadent one pot dish simmers, the khushboo (aroma) that emanates
the kitchen, will put the glamorous biryani to shame.

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Jen

I've made this dish 3 + times and have gotten raves. This time I ventured to add potatoes
and carrots and it was a great addition. I cut the carrots into about 5 pieces per and they
were the perfect consistency. The flavors all complimented each other well. A wonderful
"one-pot" meal!

7 months ago 1 Like Like Reply

Saivarun

who the hell said it puts BIRYANI to shame BIRYANI is always de best

11 months ago 1 Like Like Reply

Jen

I think this one comes very close...

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Celena

Dear Sailu, Is there any way i can prepare coconut milk at home? The stores are too far
and i cannot go during these days.it would be great help if you could help me out with
this?and i would like to know what is marathi mogga and mace? Waiting for your reply
asap. Thank You .

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Sailu

Yes, you can make coconut milk at home. Blend the grated or cut fresh coconut
pieces with water. For a cup of coconut pieces add 1 1/2 cups of water. Strain the
coconut milk and throw out the pulp. Marathi mogga is dried caper fruits and
mace is the dried outer covering of the nutmeg fruit. You can omit them if you do
not find them at your local stores.

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