Karnataka-Style Chicken Pulav Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and flavorful Karnataka-style chicken pulav made with aromatic spices, chicken, and rice. Perfectly balanced to suit a medium spice level and a nutrient-packed dinner.

Ingredients

• 400 g Curd
• - Lemon Juice
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• - Onion
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 75 G Cinnamon Stick/ Dal Chini 75 Grams
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• - Bay Leaf
• 150 Gms Cloves
• 150 Gms Green Cardamom
• 100 Gms Star Anise
• 500 ml Water
• - Spearmint Leaves | Dried & Fragrant | For Teas, Detox Water & Spice Blends | Natural & Refreshing
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 100g Garam Masala
• 10G Salt
• 25 g Ginger Garlic Paste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in the rice cooker and add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom, and star anise. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
2. Add the sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
5. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and partially cooked.
6. Mix in the whisked curd, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
7. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the rice cooker, gently mixing with the chicken and masala.
8. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water and adjust salt as needed. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
9. Cover the rice cooker and cook on the 'Cook' setting until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
10. Once done, let the pulav rest for 5 minutes. Gently fluff with a fork before serving.