Chicken Yakhni Pulao Recipe

FOR COOKING CHICKEN

• Chicken - 1 kg with bones
• Water - 5 cups
• Shahi Jeera - 2 tsp
• Cardamom / Yelakai - 5
• Cloves / Krambu - 5
• Bay Leaf - 1
• Cinnamon / Pattai - 1 stick
• Star Anise - 1
• Salt to taste
• Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp

FOR BIRYANI

• Oil - 1/2 cup
• Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1/2 tsp
• Cardamom/ Yelakai - 4
• Cloves / Krambu - 4
• Cinnamon / Pattai - 1 stick
• Mace - 2 piece
• Kalpassi - 1 piece
• Onion - 2 large sliced thinly
• Curd / Yogurt - 1/2 cup
• Green Chilli - 5 to 6
• Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tblsp
• Basmati Rice- 3 cups
• Chicken Stock - 4.5 cup
• Salt to taste
• Kewra Water - 1/2 tsp

1. 1

   Soak basmati rice for 30 mins.

2. 2

   Take chicken and all spices in a large pot. Boil for 20 mins. Strain it and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pot. Add in whole spices and let them fry.

4. 4

   Add in onions and chillies and fry till golden.

5. 5

   Add in ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves.

6. 6

   Add in curd and mix well.

7. 7

   Add in chicken and toss well.

8. 8

   Add in rice and mix well.

9. 9

   Add chicken stock and salt. Mix well.

10. 10

    Bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 mins.

11. 11

    Turn off the heat and let it stand for 10 mins.

12. 12

    Fork through the rice and serve.