One Pot Chicken Pulao

Ingredients (16)

• ·cups rice
• ·g chicken
• ·tbsp oil or ghee
• ·whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)
• ·large onion
• ·green chillies
• ·tbsp ginger garlic paste
• ·medium tomatoes
• ·salt
• ·tsp red chilli powder
• ·tsp garam masala
• ·mint leaves
• ·coriander leaves
• ·tbsp yogurt
• ·cups water
• ·tsp lemon juice

1. 1

   Heat oil or ghee in a cooker or pot. Add whole spices and sauté till aromatic.

2. 2

   Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Sauté until the raw smell disappears.

4. 4

   Add sliced tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.

5. 5

   Add salt, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Mix well.

6. 6

   Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until it turns slightly white.

7. 7

   Add yogurt, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Mix and cook for 2–3 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour in water and bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Add soaked rice and lemon juice. Mix gently.

10. 10

    Cover and cook until rice is perfectly done (1 whistle in cooker or 10–15 mins on low flame in pot).

11. 11

    Let it rest for a few minutes, fluff gently, and serve hot.