Pakistani Chicken Pulao

Chicken Pulao is such a yummy dish.  It is rice cooked with chicken in it.   The aromatic spices and flavors give it the most amazing taste ever.  This is one of my all time favorite foods in the world.  No one can beat my grandma's pulao.  You have to try this dish, I guarantee you will love it!

Ingredients:

1 large chicken (skinned and cut into pieces)
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 tsp. Garlic paste
1 tsp. Ginger paste
1 large Onion (chopped)
4 Cardamom pods
1 tsp. Whole cumin seeds
1 tsp. Cloves
2-3 Green chilies (chopped)
1 tsp. Red chili powder
1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder
1 cup Tomato puree or 2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup Fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
2 cups Long grain rice/basmati rice
2 tbsp Clarified butter (Ghee) or oil
4 cups Water

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot.  When the oil is hot, add onions and whole spices.  Stir fry for a few minutes, add ginger and garlic paste.  Reduce heat and add powdered spices.  Do not burn them.

2.  Add tomatoes.  When they are well mixed, add plain yogurt and stir well.

3.  Add chicken pieces and mint leaves and stir well so that the yogurt masala coats the chicken well.
Cook for 30-40 minutes on medium heat until the chicken is cooked.

4.  Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

5.  Add 2 cups of rice and salt to taste.

6. Cook on low heat with the lid on until the rice is cooked.

7.  Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and lightly mix.

8.  Serve on a plate with yogurt and salad.

Enjoy!