Zeera pulao recipe

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  How to make zeera pulao recipe  Ingredients A pinch - saffron strands soaked in in 3 tbsps of water 1 cup - basmati rice 1 tbsp - vegetable oil or ghee 1.5 cups - water 2 - large bay leaves 2 tsp - cumin seeds 1/3 cup - frozen peas 1/4 cup - sliced almonds or salted cashews 1/4 cup - golden raisins How to Make zeera Pulao Soak the saffron strands for about an hour. Wash the basmati rice and soak for about half an hour. Then drain. Heat oil on medium-high heat and saute the drained rice for about 3 minutes. Transfer rice to a rice cooker and add 1.5 cups of water with the bay leaves and saffron water, then cook. Once the rice starts cooking, heat a small pan and toast cumin seeds and nuts. Remove from heat and mix with the raisins and the frozen peas. When rice is about 1/2 to 3/4 cooked, mix the toasted cumin seeds, nuts, raisins and peas. Allow cooker to complete cooking cycle. To serve, remove rice to serving dish and fluff with large fork and spoon. Garnish with chopped c...

Chicken pulao Recipe

 Chicken Pulao Recipe of Pakistan


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Pulao is a delicious dish made of basmati rice, meat or veggies, spices & herbs. This chicken pulao is super easy to make for a weeknight dinner. It is mildly spiced and not heavy like the Chicken biryani. Traditionally a Biryani is made by layering marinated meat and partially cooked rice.

INGREDIENTS OF CHICKEN PULAO

8 Servings
  • 900 grams chicken
  • 3 inches ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 6 leaf bay leaf
  • 8 green cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 7 green chillies
  • 6 star anise
  • 6 clove
  • 4 tablespoon yoghurt (curd)
  • 3 cup basmati rice
  • 2 sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon gram masala powder
  • salt as required
  • 5 cup water
  • For Garnishing
  • 1 lemon
  • 8 leaves coriander leaves

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PULAO

Step 1 / 6 Crush Garlic-Ginger & Chop Chicken

Chicken Pulao adds life to every occasion or party. This traditional dish needs no introduction and is a delightful blend of spiced chicken, rice and aromatic herbs. There are several ways of preparing this dish and we have the simplest recipe to prepare this dish. Here’s how you go about preparing it at home with some easily available ingredients. Wash and peel the veggies, take a mortar-pestle and add garlic and ginger. Crush them coarsely into a paste. Now, take chicken and cut it into pieces.

Step 2 / 6 Marinate The Chicken

Take a bowl and add gram masala, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and half of the prepared ginger-garlic paste. Mix it well and the marinade is ready. Marinate the chicken pieces in a prepared marinade paste and keep it aside to set for 20 minutes.




Step 3 / 6 Saute The Whole Spices & Onion

Now, heat oil in a non-stick pan on medium flame and add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, green chillies and star anise. Mix well and add sliced onions. Saute them over a medium flame until onions turn glossy and transparent.

Step 4 / 6 Add Marinated Chicken & Yoghurt

Now, add the marinated chicken and cook them until the ingredients are incorporated in the marinated chicken. Then, add yoghurt and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5 / 6 Add Rice, Water, Ginger-Garlic Paste & Seasonings

Add rice, 5 cups of water, turmeric powder and the remaining ginger-garlic paste. Season with salt and mix well. Let the rice be completely cooked. Stir occasionally.

Step 6 / 6 Garnish And Serve Homemade Chicken Pulao!

When cooked, transfer the homemade Chicken Pulao to a serving plate and squeeze lemon on it. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

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