Quick Chicken Pulao

Recipe Variants

  • Daawat RiceMADE EASY

Ingredients

Step by step guide

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Daawat pulav basmati rice
  • 2 1/2 tsp ghee
  • 400 gm chicken
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 green cardamoms
  • 7-8 black peppercorns
  • 5-6 cloves
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 1-inch ginger cut into thin strips
  • 1 cut onion
  • 1 cup fresh tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp coriander leaves
  • 2 cups chicken stock

    Masala

  • Salt as per taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • Raita to serve
  • Coriander spring for garnish

Step by step guide

  • Step 1 Take the required Daawat Pulav Basmati Rice in a bowl. Add sufficient water and clean the rice properly 2-3 times.
  • Step 2 Once cleaned, soak the rice in fresh water for about 20 minutes. Once it's done, drain the excess water and set it aside.
  • Step 3 In a non-stick pan on low flame add some ghee. Once melted, add the chicken to the pan and sauté it for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 4 Now, to prepare the masala for the pulav, in a pan add 2-3 tsp melted ghee, cinnamon stick, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, green chilli, ginger, and onion. Now sauté till it turns translucent and golden brown in colour.
  • Step 5 Now, pour fresh tomato puree into the masala. Along with it, add salt as per taste. Stir it continuously for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 6 Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook the ingredients well until the oil separates.
  • Step 7 Lower the flame, and add yoghurt to the pan. Mix all the ingredients properly.
  • Step 8 Once the masala is ready, add some coriander leaves and the chicken. Sauté it for 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 9 Finally, add the cooked rice and chicken stock, and evenly spread the rice in the pan. Now, gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Step 9 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 9 Garnish the dish with coriander spring. Now, serve and Enjoy the meal with raita!

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