5 from 15 votes
Chicken Yakhni Pulao
Chicken Yakhni Pulao is a rice dish that combines fragrant Basmati rice with chicken slow-simmered in aromatic spices and a flavorful broth (Yakhni). The recipe layers sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies with spices including cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric to infuse the chicken and broth with warm, savory flavors. Frozen peas add bursts of sweetness and color.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
458 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken
- 250 g rice Basmati
- 1 onion Finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1- inch ginger Grated
- 2 green chilies Chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt To taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 100 g pea Frozen
- 1 litre water
- Coriander For garnish
Instructions
- Wash the Basmati rice thoroughly in cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn white on all sides.
- Stir in the cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to blend with the chicken.
- Pour in 1 litre of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken simmer for about 20 minutes. This will create a flavourful chicken broth (Yakhni).
- Add the soaked and drained Basmati rice to the chicken broth. Stir well and add the frozen peas.
- Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the Chicken Yakhni Pulao with a fork, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should not be relied upon for accuracy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
329mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
(1%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.