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.
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.
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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.
Chicken Pulao Recipe | Chicken Pulav Recipe | Chicken Pilaf Recipe
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.
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.
Soak Basmati Rice for 30 mins |
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.
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.
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.
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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preethi
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
Gayathri Magesh
Hi can you say how much 2 onions and 1 tomato in grams. Thanks in advance.
Aarthi
@Gayathri Mageshonion around 250 grams...Tomato around 100 grams
JEETHU JOY
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....
Paramis Kalimuthu
Hi can I use coconut milk from a packet instead of fresh one? Thanks
Aarthi
@Paramis KalimuthuYes u can use
Anonymous
Hi Arthi ,
Its really yummy but got a query after closing the cooker lid should i wait for whistle??
Aarthi
@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.
Anonymous
Can v add lemon juice??
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes a little can be added
fouzia abbas
Hi arthii.can we use jeerakashala rice instead of basmati.will it become overcooked?pls reply
fouzia abbas
Hii arthii.can we use jeerakashala rice instead of basmati.will it get overcooked?
Aarthi
@fouzia abbasu can use that rice, adjust the water content accordingly
sravanthi
can w try this in rice cooker ,can we add garam masala to this
Aarthi
@sravanthiyes u can use
sravanthi
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
Aarthi
@sravanthiif u are cooking in a pan, use 2 cups of liquid for 1 cup of rice
Sana B
S there any other alternative for coconut milk
Aarthi
@Sana Bu can use milk
AshaReddy
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
Unknown
Hi Aarthi, what is the difference between this one and your one-pot chicken biriyani?
Anonymous
Hi Aaradhi,
Can I cook rice and masala separately then mix?
Steffi
Hi Aaradhi,
Is it OK to avoid coconut milk?. Should I add something else for that
Elias
I cooked yesterday. It was so delicious.
Chiranjib Pradhan
A very nice recipe and easy. also looking good