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Classic Pakistani chicken pulao | a flavour delight

Ingredients 1 kg Chicken (bone-in pieces like thighs and legs work great) 2 cups Basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes, drained) 2 medium Onions (thinly sliced) 2-3 Green chilies (slit) 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 1-2 Bay leaves 2-3 Cloves 2-inch Cinnamon stick 2 Cardamom pods 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1-2 teaspoons Red chili powder (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder Salt (to taste) 2 tablespoons Yogurt (optional, for marination) 2 tablespoons Oil + 1 tablespoon Ghee (for cooking) Fresh coriander (for garnish) 4 cups Water (for rice cooking) Steps 1. *Marinate Chicken*: Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, salt. Keep aside for 30 minutes (optional). 2. *Sauté Aromatics*: Heat oil + ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom. Let spices splutter. 3. *Cook Onions*: Add sliced onions; fry till golden brown. 4. *Add Chicken*: Add marinated chicken. Cook till it changes color (~5-7 minutes). 5. *Spices & Chilies*: Add green chilies, garam masala. Mix well. 6. *Add Rice*: Add soaked & drained rice. Gently mix for 2-3 minutes. 7. *Add Water*: Pour 4 cups water. Season with salt (adjust taste). 8. *Cook*: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover & cook till rice is done (~15-20 minutes). 9. *Rest*: Let pulao rest 5 minutes off heat. 10. *Garnish*: Top with fresh coriander. #chickenpulao #recipe #cooking