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    Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe

    November 23, 2022 By Aarthi 1 Comment

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    Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe - Saffron Chicken Pulav Recipe with step wise pictures. This is a delicious zafrani chicken pulao which is super easy to make and taste amazing. It is great for any parties.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. About Zafrani Pulao Recipe
    2. Zafrani Pulao Recipe | Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe
    3. Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe Step by Step Pictures
    4. Frequently Asked Questions

    Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe

    Pulao or biryani comes handy when coming to lunch box recipes. This recipe goes perfect with some raita, i served it with onion raita. You can enjoy with any raita of choice. You will need a handful of ingredients to make this pulao and it comes together in less than 40 mins.

    About Zafrani Pulao Recipe

    Pulao is a rice or wheat dish that is cooked in stock or broth, with spices and other ingredients such as vegetables or meat, and using some technique to achieve cooked grains that do not adhere to each other.

    Similar Recipes,
    Jeera Pulao
    Soya Pulao
    Shahi Pulao
    Jeera Veg Pulao
    Beetroot Pulao

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    Ingredients for Zafrani 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.

    Ginger Garlic Paste 

    Ginger garlic paste is a staple in many Indian dishes, ranging from curries to biryanis and everything in between. It adds delectable, savoury notes as well as a heavenly aroma that is unique to Indian cuisine.

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    Zafrani Pulao Recipe | Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe

    Aarthi
    This is a delicious zaffrani chicken pulao which is super easy to make and taste amazing. It is great for any parties.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
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    Ingredients
      

    • Basmati Rice - 2 cups
    • Chicken - 1 kg
    • Yogurt - 1 cup
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tblsp + 2 tblps
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil - ½ cup
    • Cardamom - 10
    • Cloves / Krambu - 5
    • Cinnamon / Pattai - 1 piece
    • Star anise - 1
    • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
    • Onion - 3 large sliced thinly
    • Green Chillies - 10
    • Mint Leaves - ½ cup chopped
    • Coriander Leaves - ½ cup chopped
    • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
    • Water - 3 cups
    • Saffron a pinch
    • Warm Milk - 4 tblsp
    • Rose Essence few drops
    • Kewra essence few drops
    • Ghee - 4 tblsp
    • Cashews - 10
    • Kishmish - 2 tblsp

    Instructions
     

    • Soak basmati rice for 30 mins. Set aside.
    • Mix chicken with yogurt, salt and ginger garlic paste. Set aside.
    • Soak saffron in warm milk and set aside.
    • Heat oil in a large pot. Add spices.
    • Add in onions and chillies and cook till golden brown.
    • Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
    • Add in chicken and stir fry for 8 to 10 mins.
    • Add in mint and coriander leaves and mix well.
    • Add in rice and mix well.
    • Add water, salt, garam masala powder and cook till most of the water is gone.
    • Now add in saffron milk. Fry nuts and kishmish in ghee and pour that over rice. Add kewra and rose essence.
    • Cover this and cook on low heat as possible for 5 mins.
    • Turn off the heat and let it stand for 10 mins.
    • Fluff up the rice and serve.

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    Zafrani Chicken Pulao Recipe Step by Step Pictures

    1)Take chicken in a bowl

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    2)Add in ginger garlic paste

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    3)Add in salt

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    4)Add in yogurt

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    5)Mix well

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    6)Take warm milk in a bowl

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    7)Add in saffron

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    8)Mix well and leave to sit for 30 mins

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    9)Heat ghee in a pot

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    10)Add in whole spices

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    11)Add in onions and green chillies

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    12)Saute till golden

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    13)Cook till golden

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    14)Add in chicken

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    15)Mix well

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    16)Add in coriander and mint leaves

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    17)Mix well

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    18)Add in soaked rice

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    19)Mix well

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    20)Add in water

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    21)Add in salt

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    22)Add in garam masala powder

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    23)Mix well

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    24)Cover and cook

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    25)Cook till most of the water is gone

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    26)Now saffron is soaked

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    27)Add it in

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    28)Now it is spread

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    29)Cover and cook on lowest heat possible

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    30)Heat ghee in a pan

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    31)Add in cashews

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    32)Add in kishmish

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    33)Fry till golden

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    34)Pour some kewra extract and rose essence all over rice

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    35)Pour the fried nuts in

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    26)Now it is done

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    27)Cover and cook

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    28)Done

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    29)Fluff the rice

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    30)Serve

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is difference between biryani and pulao?

    Biryani is prepared using the draining method of cooking, which entails par-boiling the rice in water, then draining, drying, and layering it. Pulao is made using the absorption method, which means that the rice and vegetables absorb all of the water or stock.

    Does pilau rice contain saffron?

    Saffron rice is a seasoned Indian rice pilaf with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, pistachios, and almonds. Also known as parsi pulao.

    Does saffron add flavor to food?

    Saffron is most commonly used to enhance the flavour of dishes by adding a distinct yet subtle flavor.

    Which state is famous for pulao?

    Kashmiri Pulao is a hearty Pulao recipe from the lovely state of Kashmir (India). Cooked rice is tossed with nuts/dry fruits and fresh fruits in this flavorful rice preparation. For flavour and colour, the dish is also infused with saffron milk. Kashmir is well-known for its natural beauty.

    If you have any questions not covered in this post and if you need help, leave me a comment or mail me @[email protected] and I’ll help as soon as I can.

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