Nawabi Pulao (The Royal Pilaf) Recipe

Name: Nawabi Pulao (The Royal Pilaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg mutton; 1 kg chicken; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, beaten; 6 tablespoons green masala (ginger, garlic and green chilli paste); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 7 onions, finely chopped; 4 cups basmati rice; 1/2 cup frozen green pea; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; salt; oil or ghee

Servings: persons

1 kg mutton
1 kg chicken
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, beaten
6 tablespoons green masala (ginger, garlic and green chilli paste)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
7 onions, finely chopped
4 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup frozen green pea
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt
oil or ghee

1
Marinate the mutton and chicken for 2-3 hours with 2 tbsp.
2
of the green masala and a little yogurt.
3
Take a little oil/ghee in a dish.
4
Now add the whole garam masala.
5
Add onions.
6
Stir fry till they are pinkish-brown.
7
Add turmeric powder followed by the remaining green masala and fry for 2 minutes.
8
Add mutton and cook till the mutton is half cooked.
9
Add a little water if necessary as the gravy has to be dry.
10
Add chicken and the leftover yogurt.
11
Cook till the mutton and chicken are tender.
12
Add the corriander-cumin and garam masala powders.
13
Add finely chopped corriander leaves and mix well.
14
Keep aside.
15
Now prepare the rice.
16
Cook the rice separately till it is almost done.
17
Season with whole garam masala and greenpeas fried in ghee.
18
Mix it well with the rice.
19
Now comes the part I love.
20
Put a layer of rice on the gravy in the dish in which the gravy was prepared.
21
Close the lid.
22
Keep the container on dum/steam as we do for biryani (in the traditional way) till the rice is completely cooked.
23
This takes about 15 minutes.
24
Serve hot with cucumber-tomato raita/your favourite raita.
25
ENJOY!

1226

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg mutton, 1 kg chicken, 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, beaten, 6 tablespoons green masala (ginger, garlic and green chilli paste), and more.

Yes, Nawabi Pulao (The Royal Pilaf) 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.

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Nawabi Pulao (The Royal Pilaf)

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