Chicken Pulao recipes

INGREDIENTS

• 300 g Rice
• 50 ml Olive Oil
• 1 Onions
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Crushed Chillies
• 1 tsp Peppercorn
• 2 Bay Leaf
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera
• 2 Green Chillies
• 600 ml Water
• 750 g Chicken

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a small bowl wash the rice then soak for at least 30 minutes
• Whilst the rice is soaking heat the oil in a pan on medium heat until hot
• Add the whole black pepper, cumin seeds and bay leaves then sauté for 1-2 minutes
• Add the finely sliced onions then cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned
• Add 2 tablespoons of water then cook for 1-2 minutes – the colour of the onions at this point will determine the end colour of the rice
• Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and crushed chillies then sauté for a further 1-2 minutes
• Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes
• Add the salt, garam masala and green chilli then cook for 6-8 minutes on medium heat
• Add the water and cook on medium heat for a further 6-8 minutes
• Add the rice and cook for 6-8 minutes on high heat until the majority of the water is absorbed
• Cover and cook on low heat for another 15 minutes
• Serve alongside some homemade raita and enjoy!