Chicken Pilaf or Pilau and Beetroot-Carrot Raita
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6 People
Ingredients
  • Oil-1 tbsp
  • Ghee- 1 tbsp
  • Whole Cardamom- 2
  • Whole cloves- 2
  • Cinnamon- 1 inch slice
  • Bay leaves- 2
  • Onion, chopped- 1
  • Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tbsp
  • Green pepper, chopped- 1
  • Red pepper, chopped- 1
  • Peas- ½ cup
  • Potato, cubed- 2
  • Coriander powder- 1 tsp
  • Chili powder-1 tsp (or depending on your spice level)
  • Fennel powder- 1 tsp
  • Garam masala- ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Chicken, cubed- 3 chicken breasts
  • Cilantro, chopped- 2 handful
  • Mint leaves- 6 to 8
  • Basmati rice, rinsed- 2 cups
  • Chicken stock- 1½ cups
  • Water- 1½ cups
  • Saffron- 2 pinches, soaked in 1 tbsp water
  • Salt- to taste
Instructions
  1. Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil and ghee.
  2. Add whole cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  3. Add onion, saute for a few minutes.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste, saute for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add chicken, cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, garam masala and salt, combine well.
  7. Add chopped green pepper, red pepper, peas and potato, combine well with the chicken.
  8. I didn't add peas, if you have peas do add it.
  9. Add cilantro and mint, combine well.
  10. Drizzle saffron soaked in water over the chicken and veggies.
  11. Add chicken stock and water, let come to a boil.
  12. Add rinsed basmati rice to the water, cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes or till rice has cooked through.
  13. Don't over cook the rice as it will turn mushy.
  14. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/chicken-pilaf-or-pilau-beetroot-carrot-raita/