Yakni Pilau (Chicken Rice) Recipe

Name: Yakni Pilau (Chicken Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken; 4 cardamom pods; 10 whole black peppercorns; 3 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 onions; 3 whole cloves; 2 1/2 cups long grain rice (I use basmati); 5 tablespoons ghee; 1/4 teaspoon saffron strand (I leave this out); 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 tablespoons rose water; 1/4 cup sultana; 1/4 cup fried almonds (optional); 1 cup hot cooked green peas (optional); 3 hard-boiled eggs, halves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 chicken
4 cardamom pods
10 whole black peppercorns
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 onions
3 whole cloves
2 1/2 cups long grain rice (I use basmati)
5 tablespoons ghee
1/4 teaspoon saffron strand (I leave this out)
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 tablespoons rose water
1/4 cup sultana
1/4 cup fried almonds (optional)
1 cup hot cooked green peas (optional)
3 hard-boiled eggs, halves (optional)

1
Make a well-flavoured stock by simmering chicken in water to cover along with cardamom pods, peppercorns, 2 teaspoons salt and the onion stuck with cloves.
2
Simmer for approximately 2 hours.
3
Cool slightly, strain stock and measure out 4 cups.
4
Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-size pieces and set aside.
5
Wash rice thoroughly in water, drain in a colander and allow to dry for at least 1 hour (this is optional if you're in a hurry!).
6
Heat ghee in a large pot and fry sliced onion until golden.
7
Add saffron, garlic and ginger and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8
Add rice and fry 5 minutes longer over a moderate heat, stirring with a slotted metal spoon.
9
Add hot stock, garam masala, cardamom, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, rose water, sultanas and reserved chicken pieces.
10
Stir well.
11
Cover pan tightly and cook over a very low heat for 20 minutes.
12
Do not uncover pot or stir rice during cooking time.
13
When rice is cooked, remove from heat and stand, uncovered for 5 minutes.
14
Fluff up rice gently with a fork and place in dish, again using a slotted metal spoon.
15
Garnish with almonds, peas and eggs.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, 4 cardamom pods, 10 whole black peppercorns, 3 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Yakni Pilau (Chicken 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.

Yakni Pilau (Chicken Rice)

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