This fragrant one-pot dish combines marinated meat (or vegetables) with basmati rice, creating a hearty and flavorful meal. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 650 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
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Ingredients
2 cupsbasmati rice
500 gramschicken
1 cupyogurt
2 largeonion
2 tspgaram masala
1/4 tspsaffron strands
3 tbspoil
to tastesalt
1/4 cupcilantro
Instructions
01
Marinate chicken with yogurt, garam masala, and salt for at least one hour.
02
Heat oil in a heavy pot, sauté onions until golden, and add the marinated chicken. Cook until browned.
03
Layer soaked basmati rice on top of the chicken, pour water to cover, and add saffron.
04
Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and flavors meld.
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