Degi Chicken Yakhni Pulao

Описание: There is nothing like the taste of home! Today, I’m sharing my Ammi’s Chicken Yakhni Pulao recipe. From the aromatic broth (yakhni) to the perfect 'dum,' this recipe is foolproof and packed with flavor. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve that perfect grain of rice every time. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more family secrets!

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Ingredients:
Yakhni (Broth)
Chicken: 1.5 kg
Water: 1.5 Liters (approx. 5–6 cups)
Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tbsp
Salt: 2 tbsp (adjust to taste)
Whole Coriander Seeds: 1 tbsp
Cinnamon Sticks: 2–3 small pieces
Black Peppercorns: 8–10 whole
Cloves: 5–6 whole
Pulao Masala
Basmati Rice: 1 kg (washed and soaked for 30 mins)
Cooking Oil: 1 cup
Onion: 1 large (finely sliced)
Tomatoes: 2 medium (chopped)
Fresh Ginger: 1-inch piece (julienned/thin strips)
Green Cardamom: 4–5 pods
Whole Cumin: 1 tsp
Star Anise: 1–2 flowers
Whole Garam Masala: (Mix of cloves, black cardamom, and peppercorns

Method

Step 1: Yakhni Tayyar Karein
Ek baray bartan mein chicken, paani, sabut dhania, darcheeni, adrak-lehsan paste aur namak daal kar ubaal lain. Jab chicken gal jaye, to botiyaan nikaal kar alag kar lain aur yakhni (paani) ko chhaan kar bacha lain.
Step 2: Masala Bunain
Dosray bartan mein oil garam karein. Is mein sabz elaichi aur piyaz shamil karein. Piyaz ko sirf light brown fry karein (zyada dark na karein warna pulao ka rang kaala ho jaye ga). Ab is mein tamatar aur kati hui adrak daal kar naram honay tak pakaein.
Step 3: Chicken Ki Bhunayi
Ubla hua chicken is masalay mein daal dain aur 2-3 minute ke liye achi tarah bhun (sauté) lain taake masalay ka zaiqa chicken mein rach jaye.
Step 4: Chawal Shamil Karein
Ab bachi hui yakhni is mein daal dain. Jab yakhni ubalne lagay, to bheegay huay chawal pani nikaal kar shamil kar dain. Is stage par namak chakh lain, agar kam lagay to aur daal dain.
Step 5: Dum Par Rakhain
Jab chawal ka paani khushk ho jaye aur halki si nami baaki ho, to bartan ko achi tarah dhak dain aur halki aanch par 15-20 minute ke liye Dum de dain.
Pulao ko raitay aur salad ke sath pesh karein!