Chicken Yakhni Pulao
Chicken Yakhni Pulao is a comforting Pakistani rice dish made with aromatic yakhni (broth), fragrant spices, and tender chicken.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 pieces of Chicken
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 2 medium Onion thin slices
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Whole Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Whole Cloves
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Black Cardamoms
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the rice in cold water.
- In a large pot, add oil and onions. Fry onions until dark brown.
- Once onions are browned, add the salt and all spices and ¼ cup water. Cook on medium heat for 2 minute.
- Add the chicken and cook on high heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 4 cups of cold water and bring to a boil.
- Once the water is boiled, continue to cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the rice and let the water boil on high heat until the water is almost evaporated.
- Serve with Raita
Measure your spices first: Since Yakhni Pulao uses several whole spices, measure them all before you start cooking. Place them in a small bowl so everything is ready when you need it.
Let the rice rest: Once the pulao is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for about 10 minutes. This allows the rice to settle and helps keep the grains fluffy.