Parboiled Rice Pilaf With Chicken (chilka Chicken Biryani)

This Parboiled Rice Pilaf with Chicken, also known as Chilka Chicken Biryani, is a popular dish from Jharkhandi Cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic one-pot meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a family dinner.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Jharkhandi Rice Chicken Biryani Jharkhandi Cuisine
Parboiled Rice Pilaf With Chicken (chilka Chicken Biryani)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

Instructions

  1. Wash the parboiled rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  4. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  6. Whisk the yogurt and garam masala together, then add it to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently to mix with the chicken and spices.
  8. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and mint leaves before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Whisk Serving spoon Cooking spoon

Tools

Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Parboiled Rice Pilaf with Chicken hot, accompanied by raita (yogurt dip) and salad.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a few saffron strands soaked in warm milk to the rice before cooking.

Cost

$15