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Pista Chicken Pulao

Here we bring you a nut that you need to get crackin' to get snackin' - Pistachios. This lovely green-hued nut is quickly gaining popularity as a healthy anytime snack.

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Main ingredientsPistachios, Chicken on the bone, Brown Basmati rice, Ghee, Black peppercorns, Star anise, Green cardamoms, Bay leaf, Black cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Onion, Ginger-garlic paste, Green chilli paste, Coriander powder, Yogurt, Chicken stock
CuisineIndian
CourseRice
Prep time35-40 minutes
Cook time35-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ProV Salted & Roasted Pistachio
  • 750 grams chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
  • 1½ cups brown Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained 
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6-8 black peppercorns
  • 1 star anise
  • 4-5 green cardamoms
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 inch cinnamon  
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon green chilli paste
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
  • Pomegranate raita to serve 

Method

  1. Peel the ProV Salted & Roasted Pistachio and put them into a bowl. 
  2. Heat ghee in a non-stick deep pan, add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, star anise, green cardamoms, bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, mix and sauté till fragrant.
  3. Add onion, mix and saute till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli paste, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Add coriander powder and mix well. Add yogurt, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes.  
  5. Add the peeled pistachios and mix well. Add chicken, yogurt and salt, mix well and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes. 
  6. Add brown rice and mix well. Add 3 cups chicken stock, mix and cook till it comes to a boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes or till both chicken and rice are done.
  7. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprigs, serve hot with pomegranate raita.
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