Yakhni Pulao

Ingredients list for Yakhni Pulao

• 600 grams Chicken cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 Basmati rice soaked
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4 Black cardamoms
• 1 Star anise
• 4-5 Green cardamoms
• 2 one-inch Cinnamon
• 4 Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup Deep fried onions
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Chicken stock cubes
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep non stick pan. Add cloves, black cardamoms, star anise, green cardamoms, cinnamon and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add 2 bay leaves and 1 tbsp black peppercorns and sauté for a minute.
3. Add chicken, cover and cook for 7-8 minutes. Add deep-fried onions, ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
4. Add approximately 4 cups of hot water and mix.
5. Tie coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, 2 bay leaves and remaining black peppercorns in a muslin cloth and add it to the chicken.
6. Add chicken stock cubes, yogurt, salt and rice and mix well.
7. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or till both rice and chicken are cooked.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

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