Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice) Recipe

Name: Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken; 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice, soaked; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 6 -8 cloves; 6 -8 green cardamoms; 2 bay leaves; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 2 medium onions, sliced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup yogurt; 3 cups chicken stock; fresh cilantro, a few sprigs

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice, soaked
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
4 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
6 -8 cloves
6 -8 green cardamoms
2 bay leaves
2 inches cinnamon sticks
2 medium onions, sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup yogurt
3 cups chicken stock
fresh cilantro, a few sprigs

1
Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
2
Add 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt, half the ginger paste, half the garlic paste and mix. Marinate for fifteen to twenty minutes.
3
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, bay leaves and cinnamon. Saute till fragrant.
4
Add onions and saute until lightly browned.
5
Add the remaining ginger paste, garlic paste and cayenne. Stir and saute for two minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, salt, yogurt and continue to saute for two minutes.
7
Add rice, marinated chicken pieces and cilantro and mix well.
8
Add chicken stock (or vegetable stock) and bring it to a boil.
9
Cover, reduce heat and let it cook till both the chicken and rice are done.
10
Serve hot.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken, 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice, soaked, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste), salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice)

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