Spiced Chicken And Rice Pilaf (bhojpuri Chicken Biryani Pulao)

Spiced Chicken and Rice Pilaf, also known as Bhojpuri Chicken Biryani Pulao, is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the Bhojpuri Cuisine. This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken and fragrant rice, cooked with a blend of traditional Indian spices.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Bhojpuri Chicken Rice Spices Biryani Pulao
Spiced Chicken And Rice Pilaf (bhojpuri Chicken Biryani Pulao)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cumin seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  5. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  6. Stir in the turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes.
  7. Whisk the yogurt and pour it into the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Layer the soaked rice over the chicken mixture. Pour 4 cups of water over the rice.
  9. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and chicken are fully cooked.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro 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
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Whisk Cooking spoon

Tools

Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spiced Chicken and Rice Pilaf with a side of raita (yogurt sauce) and naan bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$15