Yakhni Puloa
Chicken, basmati rice and sultana come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with cardamom and peppercorns and steamed. It comes to the table with cilantro sprinkled on top.
30 min · Serves 4 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
- medium
- 1
In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, anise and saffron. Stir for to release the flavors and add the onions.
- 2
Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic and sauté another 2 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot. Salt liberally and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Next add the rice and stir to coat it in oil. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling pour the sultanas on top, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
- 4
Steam the rice for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat. Stir in the chopped apricots and nuts and cover again.
- 5
Allow the puloa to sit another 5 minutes, covered. Serve with cilantro sprinkled on top! Serves 4.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
