Green Masala Chicken Pulao Green masala makes this chicken pulao absolutely delicious. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe. By Sanjeev Kapoor 22 Apr 2016 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Chicken on Bone, Basmati Rice Cuisine Indian Course Rice Prep Time 6-10 minutes Cook time 41-50 minutes Serve 4 Taste Spicy Level of Cooking Moderate Others Non Veg Ingredients list for Green Masala Chicken Pulao 450 grams Chicken on Bone cut into 1 inch pieces on bone 1 1/2 cups Basmati Rice soaked 18-20 Spinach leaves cleaned 4 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped 12-15 Fresh mint leaves 2 Green chillies roughly chopped 1 inch Ginger roughly chopped 3 teaspoons Garlic chopped to taste Salt 1 tablespoon Ghee 3-4 Cloves 1 inch Cinnamon 2 Star anise 10-12 Black peppercorns 2 Green cardamoms 1 Bay leaf 2 medium Onions sliced for garnishing A fresh mint sprig Method Heat sufficient water in a deep non-stick pan, add spinach leaves and little salt and let the leaves blanch for two to three minutes. Remove from heat and place the leaves in a bowl of chilled water. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cloves, cinnamon, star anise, seven to eight peppercorns, green cardamoms and bay leaf and sauté for a minute. Add onions and sauté till golden. Drain the spinach leaves and place in a blender jar, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, ginger, two teaspoons garlic, remaining peppercorns and salt and blend into a fine paste. Add remaining garlic to the pan, mix and sauté well. Add the chicken pieces, mix and sear well. Add green paste and mix well. Add half cup of water and mix well. Add rice and mix gently. Add three cups of water, salt and mix well. Cover and cook for ten to fifteen minutes or till the rice is fully done. Transfer the pulao into a serving plate and serve hot garnished with mint sprig. Nutrition Info Calories 1785 Carbohydrates 255.5 Protein 142.7 Fat 21.2 #Bay leaf #Black peppercorns #Cinnamon #Cloves #Fresh mint leaves #Garlic #Ghee #Ginger #Green cardamoms #Green chillies #Onions #Salt #Star anise Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article