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    Chicken Pulao Recipe

    July 20, 2022 By Aarthi 25 Comments

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    Chicken Pulao Recipe with step by step pictures. Easy and quick to make chicken pulav which has basmati rice, chicken and spices. This is best served with onion raita.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. About Chicken Pulao
    2. Chicken Pulao Recipe | Chicken Pulav Recipe | Chicken Pilaf Recipe
    3. Version 1: Pressure Cooker Chicken Pulao Recipe
    4. Version 2: Chicken Pulao Recipe
    5. Version 3: Chicken Pulao in Instant Pot

    Chicken Pulao

    I made this few days back and loved the taste of it a lot.. It is quite simple to make but taste exotic. There is no much spice powders in this recipe, thats what i love about this. 

    About Chicken Pulao

    This pulav has coconut milk in it, this coconut milk makes it more aromatic and flavourful. And the addition of freshly ground spices take it to a whole new level.

    Pulao is a one-pot rice dish made by cooking fragrant basmati rice with aromatic spices, herbs, and occasionally stock in a single pot. Vegetable pulao, Matar pulao, tawa pulao, Coconut milk pulao, zarda pulao, kashmiri pulao, and chicken pulao are all popular pulao recipes in India.

    It’s usually served with korma, a rich meat or vegetable curry with a thick sauce. It uses a complex spice blend and requires you to layer the rice with your protein of choice before slow-cooking it. In some regions, a wheat dish whose recipe usually involves cooking in stock or broth, adding spices and other ingredients such as
    vegetables or meat, and using some technique to achieve cooked grains that do not adhere.

    Similar Recipes,
    Chicken Pulav
    Mutton Pulav
    Vegetable Pulav
    Jeera Pulav
    Shahi Pulav
    Soya Chunks Pulav

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    Ingredients for Chicken Pulao Recipe

    Basmati Rice :
    Basmati rice is a long, slender-grained aromatic rice that has traditionally been grown in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. White basmati rice contains more calories and carbohydrates than regular white rice. It also contains slightly more protein, but the difference is insignificant. Furthermore, both types of grains are highly processed and, due to their low fibre content, may cause blood sugar spikes.

    Thick Coconut Milk :
    Coconut milk is extremely versatile, and it can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Chongchitnant explains that in largely dairy-free Thai cuisine, its used to add creaminess and fat to a wide range of dishes, from sauces and dressings to curries and stews to puddings and dessert soups.

    Garam Masala Powder:
    The whole spices in the Garam Masala blend have already been toasted before being ground. As a result, it is not necessary to cook it. If the garam masala is added too soon, it will become overcooked and lose its flavour. Garam masala aromatics require only a small amount of heat to release their aroma and flavours.

     
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    Hope you will like this out and let me know how it turned out for you.
     
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    Chicken Pulao Recipe | Chicken Pulav Recipe | Chicken Pilaf Recipe

    Chicken Pulao Recipe with step by step pictures. Easy and quick to make chicken pulav which has basmati rice, chicken and spices. This is best served with onion raita.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 642 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Basmati Rice
    • ½ kg Chicken
    • 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
    • 2 cup Water
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 2 piece Cinnamon / Pattai
    • 5 Cardamom / Yelakai crushed
    • 5 Cloves
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Pandan Leaf / Biryani Leaf
    • 2 large Onions sliced thinly
    • 8 Green Chillies chopped
    • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 1 Tomatoes chopped
    • 1 Garam Masala Powder
    • ½ cup Coriander Leaves chopped
    • ½ cup Mint Leaves chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • To Grind :
    • 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds / Sombu / Saunf
    • 1 tbsp Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins. Drain it and set aside,
    • Powder, fennel and pepper, set aside
    • Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker, add in cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and bay leaf, let them sizzle.
    • Add in onions, green chillies in the ghee and saute till golden.
    • Once it is golden, add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
    • Add in chicken, keep sauteing till it gets nice colour.
    • Add in salt, tomatoes, mint, coriander and mix well.
    • Add in the powdered spice, garam masala and mix well.
    • Add in rice, coconut milk and water. Add pandam leaf to the water if using.
    • Bring this to a boil, simmer, cover and cook for 1 whistle. Turn off the heat and let the steam escape by itself.
    • Open the cooker and fluff up the rice.
    • Serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken Pulao Recipe | Chicken Pulav Recipe | Chicken Pilaf Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 servings)
    Calories 642 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 64mg21%
    Sodium 364mg16%
    Potassium 493mg14%
    Carbohydrates 91g30%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 728IU15%
    Vitamin C 24mg29%
    Calcium 98mg10%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Version 1: Pressure Cooker Chicken Pulao Recipe

    This recipe for chicken pulao is made in a pressure cooker in under 30 mins. You can make this dish from start to finish in less than 30 mins using a pressure cooker.

     
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    Soak Basmati Rice for 30 mins
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    Take fennel seeds and black pepper in a blender
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    Powder them and set aside
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    Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker
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    Add in bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom..
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    Add in onion and green chillies
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    saute them
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    cook till golden
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    now the onions are nice and golden
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    add in ginger garlic paste
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    saute for a min
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    add in chicken
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    saute till the chicken turns a little golden
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    add in salt
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    mix well
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    add in tomatoes
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    chopped coriander and mint leaves
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    Mix that well
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    add in the powdered spice
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    and a good amount of garam masala powder
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    mix well
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    add in soaked drained rice
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     give a good mix
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    add in coconut milk
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    pour in water
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    mix well
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    I had this biryani leaf  / pandan leaf on hand, 
    so i added that in..You can skip this..
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    now bring this to a boil
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    once it reaches a boil
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    cover the cooker and simmer the cooker
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    pulav done
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    Serve
     
     
     

    Version 2: Chicken Pulao Recipe 

    This version of chicken pulao recipe is made using a normal pot. You don't need a pressure cooker to make this chicken pulao. It is easy and has a marination that goes into the chicken which makes it super soft.

     
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    This is one of the simplest rice preparation you could ever make. It just needs only 30 or so minutes to cook. The only thing which takes time is marinating the chicken. Other than that everything is so simple. This pilaf has lots of flavour packed in one..I actually made it couple of weeks before and everyone in my family loved it..You could make it spicy or milder as per your wish. If you are a vegetarian you could make it with paneer, tofu or cauliflower.

    Ingredients for Chicken Pulao

    • Basmati Rice-1 cup / 250 gms
    • Onion-2 sliced thinly
    • Ginger Garlic Paste-1 tblspn
    • Cashews-2 tblspn
    • Raisins-2 tblspn
    • Mint leaves- a handful
    • Coriander Leaves / Cilantro – a handful
    • Cinnamon / Pattai-1 inch stick
    • Cardamom / Yelakai-4
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam-1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Ghee-3 tblspn
    • Water as needed
    • Water- 1 cups
      For Marinating:
    • Chicken-½ kg
    • Curd / Yogurt-1 cup
    • Chilli powder-2 tsp
    • Coriander Powder / Malli – 1 tblspn
    • Cumin Powder / Jeera podi-1 tsp
    • Garam masala powder-2 tsp

    How to Make Chicken Pulao 

    Step 1

    Marinate the chicken in the given list for 1-2 hours, overnight is fine. Wash your basmati rice well and soak it for 30 mins. Drain this and Set this aside.

    Step 2

    Now heat ghee in a heavy bottom vessel, I used my pressure cooker base. Add in cinnamon, cardamom, cumin seeds, cashews, raisins and mix well.

    Step 3

    Add in onions and cook till they turn golden. Now add in ginger garlic paste and mix well.Add in salt as well.

    Step 4 

    Pour in the marinated chicken mixture and mix well.Add in chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix well.

    Step 5

    Now add in the rice and mix well. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to boil. Cover it with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 15-20 mins until the rice have absorbed all water.

    Step 6

    Switch off the flame and leave it aside for 10 mins, then fluff it with a fork and serve hot with raita.

     
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    Take yogurt in a bowl
     
     
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    add all spices
     
     
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    add chicken
     
     
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    and marinate it

     

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    chop up your herbs

     

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    soak your rice

     

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    heat ghee in a pan
     
     
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    add whole garam masala
     
     
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    add cashews and raisins
     
     
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    onions

     

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    saute for a while
     
     
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    add ginger garlic paste
     
     
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    add in chicken
     
     
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    mix well
     
     
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    add herbs

     

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    cook it a bit
     
     
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    add drained rice
     
     
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    and mix well
     
     
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    pour in water
     
     
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    season with salt
     
     
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    bring it to a boil
     
     
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    cover and simmer
     
     
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    till rice is cooked
     
     
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    Serve
     

    Version 3: Chicken Pulao in Instant Pot

    This version of chicken pulao is made in an instant pot. This method is easy and no fuss if you have an instant pot. 

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    Ingredients for Chicken Pulao in Instant Pot

    • Basmati Rice-1 cup / 250 gms
    • Onion-2 sliced thinly
    • Ginger Garlic Paste-1 tblspn
    • Cashews-2 tblspn
    • Raisins-2 tblspn
    • Mint leaves- a handful
    • Coriander Leaves / Cilantro – a handful
    • Cinnamon / Pattai-1 inch stick
    • Cardamom / Yelakai-4
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam-1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Ghee-3 tblspn
    • Water as needed
    • Water- 1 cup
      For Marinating:
    • Chicken - ½ kg
    • Curd / Yogurt-¼ cup
    • Chilli powder-2 tsp
    • Coriander Powder / Malli – 1 tblspn
    • Cumin Powder / Jeera podi-1 tsp
    • Garam masala powder-2 tsp

    How to Make Chicken Pulao 

    Step 1

    Marinate the chicken in the given list for 1-2 hours, overnight is fine. Wash your basmati rice well and soak it for 30 mins. Drain this and Set this aside.

    Step 2

    Set instant pot to saute mode. Now heat ghee, Add in cinnamon, cardamom, cumin seeds, cashews, raisins and mix well.

    Step 3

    Add in onions and cook till they turn golden. Now add in ginger garlic paste and mix well.Add in salt as well.

    Step 4 

    Pour in the marinated chicken mixture and mix well. Add in chopped coriander and mint leaves and mix well.

    Step 5

    Now add in the rice and mix well. Pour in 1 cup of water and bring it to boil. Cover it with the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 mins. Let the pressure release by itself.

    Step 6

    Open the instant pot and then fluff it with a fork and serve hot with raita.

     

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    1. preethi

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      Hi Aarthi,

      I tried Chicken Pulao and Herby Chicken Curry today. It came out absolutely fantastic and loved it a lot!!!! Many thanks for posting such awesome recipes... Looong way to go 🙂 Keep up the good work!!!!

      Thanks,
      Saipreethi M

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    2. Gayathri Magesh

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      Hi can you say how much 2 onions and 1 tomato in grams. Thanks in advance.

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    3. Aarthi

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      @Gayathri Mageshonion around 250 grams...Tomato around 100 grams

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    4. JEETHU JOY

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      Hey aarthi a ma a big fan of urs yesterday i tired ur chilli potato it was awsome.. some missing only because the tomato sause was sweet and the whole curry was sweet wish if it was a bit more spicy...
      I would lik u to help me with cakes that can be made in pressure cooker....

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    5. Paramis Kalimuthu

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      Hi can I use coconut milk from a packet instead of fresh one? Thanks

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    6. Aarthi

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      @Paramis KalimuthuYes u can use

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    7. Anonymous

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      Hi Arthi ,
      Its really yummy but got a query after closing the cooker lid should i wait for whistle??

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    8. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousit is written in the recipe.

      Bring this to a boil, simmer, cover and cook for 1 whistle. Turn off the heat and let the steam escape by itself.

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    9. Anonymous

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      Can v add lemon juice??

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    10. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes a little can be added

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    11. fouzia abbas

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      Hi arthii.can we use jeerakashala rice instead of basmati.will it become overcooked?pls reply

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    12. fouzia abbas

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      Hii arthii.can we use jeerakashala rice instead of basmati.will it get overcooked?

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    13. Aarthi

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      @fouzia abbasu can use that rice, adjust the water content accordingly

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    14. sravanthi

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      can w try this in rice cooker ,can we add garam masala to this

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    15. Aarthi

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      @sravanthiyes u can use

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    16. sravanthi

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      hi aarthi,,
      can i cook in non stick vessel instead of cooker ,,how much water nd coconut milk can i use for 500 grms of basmathi rice

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    17. Aarthi

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      @sravanthiif u are cooking in a pan, use 2 cups of liquid for 1 cup of rice

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    18. Sana B

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      S there any other alternative for coconut milk

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    19. Aarthi

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      @Sana Bu can use milk

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    20. AshaReddy

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      Hi Aarthi,

      Made this pulao yesterday. It was super hit. Taste is too good to describe. It is restuarant style pulao. Five stars from my hubby n that's very rare.

      You are awesome. Keep up the good work.

      Rgds,

      Asha Reddy

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    21. Unknown

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      Hi Aarthi, what is the difference between this one and your one-pot chicken biriyani?

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    22. Anonymous

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      Hi Aaradhi,
      Can I cook rice and masala separately then mix?

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    23. Steffi

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      Hi Aaradhi,
      Is it OK to avoid coconut milk?. Should I add something else for that

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    24. Elias

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      I cooked yesterday. It was so delicious.

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    25. Chiranjib Pradhan

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      A very nice recipe and easy. also looking good

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