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Hara Murg Pulao ~ Green Chicken Pulao

Course Rice
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 900 gm chicken cleaned and cut into medium peices
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cardamoms pounded
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup basmati rice washed, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 3 1/4 cup hot water
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 1/2 bunch coriander leaves
  • 1/3 bunch mint leaves
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 3 green chillies
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Grind all ingredients in the "for grinding" section and coat it generously on the chicken. Set aside for marinate for at least an hour. The more, the better.
  • In a saucepan, heat ghee. Splutter cumin seeds and fry the whole spices briefly.
  • Add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell is gone.
  • Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and saute till wilted.
  • Add in the masala powders and saute for a minute.
  • Add in the chicken along with all the marinate and cook on simmer for ten minutes, stirring it constantly. The chicken will start releasing its fluid,
  • Add the drained rice and coat well with the masala. Stir carefully for around 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the water and keep on high flame. Adjust seasoning and allow it to come to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce the flame to simmer and leave undisturbed on a tight lid for around 20 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender.
  • Switch off the flame and leave it that way till the time of serving. Fluff up with a fork and serve hot with a raita and pickle!

Notes

The amount of water mentioned gives slightly overcooked rice, just like in the picture. If you like your rice a bit dry, using 3 cups of water should do.