Yakni Pulao

Yakni Pulao

Ingredients

Basmati Rice 500 gms
Ghee 30 gms
Cloves 5 nos
Bay leaf 1 nos
Ginger 10 gms
Garlic 6 flakes
Red chilli powder 5 gms
Blue berry 50 gms
Black pepper 3 gms
Boneless chicken 250 gms
Cardamom 5 nos
Cinnamon 1 inch
Onions 60 gms
Green Chilies 4 nos
Saffron 1 gms
Coriander powder 10 gms
Salt To taste
Termuric powder 2 gms

Method

  • Pick, wash & soak the rice.
  • Boil 500 ml of water. Add whole garam masala and chicken. Cook till done. Strain the liquid & keep aside chicken and liquid. This liquid is YAKNI.
  • Slice onions and slit green chillies. Chop ginger and garlic.
  • Heat ghee. Add sliced onions. Sauté till it turns pink. Add green chillies and chopped ginger & garlic. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
  • Add chicken. Fry gently for few minutes. Add black pepper and salt.
  • Add rice and blue berry. Add Yakni and if required more water. Cover and cook.
  • Serve hot garnished with blue berry & golden fried onions.