Thursday 18 September 2014

Afghani Chicken Pulao| Kabuli Pulao


Afghani or Kabuli Pulao is a special rice dish of Afghan origin! Its just an awesome professional dish. Many members of my blog had asked me of this recipe. But I dedicate it to "Sadaf Imran" .. as she was the most beautiful lady who compelled me to make this :)
As rice is an all rounder savory dish, I also love to have it n cook it in a professional way hehe.
I searched too much for this recipe, and in this recipe, with the best proportions I got.
Everyone has its own way of making it. Traditionally it is made from lamb meat or mutton. But I made it using chicken =)
It is itself a complete meal :) A mixture of veggies, nuts & meat :) A low spicy version :)



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Lets move on to the recipe now :)




Ingredients:

As this is a bit complicated recipe, we will divide our recipe's ingredients & procedure into 5 simple steps:

1. Cooking meat.
2. Making sugar syrup.
3. Frying carrots & nuts.
4. Boiling Rice
5. Layering :)

Ingredients for cooking meat:



Oil                                                       2 wooden spoon (Doi)
Chicken                                               1/2 kg - 3/4 kg
Onions                                                 2 big (sliced)
Garlic Paste                                         1 1/2 tsp.
Ginger Paste                                        1 1/2 tsp.
Salt                                                      1-1 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder (Zeera)                       2 tsp.
Coriander Powder                               2 tsp.
Black Pepper whole                            4-5
Cinnamon sticks (daar cheeni)           2
Cloves (Long)                                    3-4 
Black Pepper (Kaali Mirch)               4
Pepper Corns                                      3-4
Black Cardamom (Bari Ilaychi)         2
Green Cardamom (Choti Ilaycchi)     2

Ingredients for Making Sugar Syrup:

Sugar                                                1 & 1/2 tbsp
Butter                                               1 tbsp
Stock                                                About 1 cup
Cardamom (Ilacyhi)                         Pinch

Ingredients for frying carrots & nuts:

Carrot                                               2 cut into square shaped or long thin
Yellow/Black Raisins                      1/4 cup
Almonds                                          1/4 cup, sliced
Pistachio                                          1/4 cup, sliced
Cashew nuts                                    1/4 cup, sliced
Coconut                                           2 tbsp, sliced
Butter                                              2 tbsp
Sugar                                               1 tbsp
Salt                                                  1/4 tsp
Cardamom Powder                         Pinch

P.S. u can adjust the quantity of nuts acc. to ur choice, more or less :)

Ingredients for Boiling rice:

Rice (Preferably Sella)                    2 glass (500gm)
Salt                                                  Acc to taste
Water                                              10-12 glass

Ingredients for Layering:

All cooked ingredients
Cardamom                                            Pinch
Garam Masala                                      Pinch
Orange food color                                pinch in water


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Procedure:

This recipe call for Sella basmati rice which are simply differently processed rice. If u are using sella rice, soak them for about 4-5 hrs before cooking :) Althu u can use which ever u love :)



Lets move step by step :)


Procedure for cooking meat:

We will proceed by frying meat :) I have used chicken althu the Afghans prefer the lamb meat :) 


Take a pan, heat oil, over medium-high heat and add the chopped onions. Fry until onions are golden brown. Then add garlic and ginger paste, followed by salt & other whole spices. Fry. Next add the chicken pieces. Fry for few minutes. Until the color of the chicken changes. Add 1 cup water and then keep the lid covered until water gets boiled, chicken gets tender & oil separates. Remove chicken pieces from the pan & set aside. Reserve the stock :) which is used to flavor the rice later :)




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P.S. We haven't used many spices, as Afghani Pulao is actually a low spiced, natural flavored dish =)


Procedure for Sugar Syrup:


Heat a pan & add the sugar. Let it caramelize for few minutes until it starts changing color as shown below :



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Now when the sugar has turned brown, add the chicken stock which u reserved in the 1st step & pinch of cardamom :) Cook until it boils. Set aside :)







Procedure for frying carrots & nuts:

Add butter in a hot pan, add cubed/sliced carrots & sugar and fry for 5-6 minutes. Or until lightly caramelised & glossy. 



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Next add salt & all the dry fruits & raisins. Fry for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in a pinch of cardamom powder :) Set aside.









Procedure for boiling rice:



On the other hand, while frying nuts, boil 10-12 glasses of water in a large pan. Next add some oil (it helps rice not to stick together) and salt (acc to taste) and then add the soaked & then drained rice in the boiling water. Wait until rice are about to cook (or almost cooked). Drain excess water.



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P.S. Its preferable to use Sella rice, which are soaked for 5 -6 hrs althu I used other ones :)


Procedure for layering:

Now comes the layering. 

1. In a greased pan, first of all add the half - boiled rice.

2. Next pour the caramelised sugar-stock mixture. (U can re-heat it at this point for few seconds.)
3. Spread pinch of cardamom & garam masala all over the rice.
4. Next top with spiced carrot & nuts.
5. Now spread the reserved chicken. 
6. Cover & seal the pan with a towel & a tight lid.
7. Place on high heat for 5 minutes or until u stop listening to the sizzling sound of water/stock.
8. Reduce the heat & keep on low heat for another 10 minutes,
9. Remove from heat & leave covered for another 10 minutes.
10. Mix gently & serve.. ufff yum!!!




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Thanku for stopping by! Hope u enjoy this recipe :)

36 comments:

  1. wow .. though the recipe and prep is too long, the end result is a delicious pulao.. looking really filling with less spicy and very rich with dry fruits

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    1. True Preetha.. the aroma was excellent =) and so was the taste :) Thanx fr ur sweet comment

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  2. I love pulao! its so delicious and lovely recipe dear!

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  3. Pulao looks very rich and aromatic... so tempting haffa!!

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  4. oo my Gosh haffa this is so lengthy procedure.. but you have explained so well dear.. love you.. easily demonstrated with the help of Pics :)

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    1. Thanku soo much Monu =) It tuk a lot of time to write it :(

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  5. Thanks a lot for this recipe. It turned out great.
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  6. I made this today! Thank u so much for the wonderful recipe. My in laws loved it

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    1. Thanku dear.. do share pics in my grp if u have any

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  7. i love chicken nd ur recipe looks soo yummy....nice blog :) !!!!

    Thanks

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  8. Tried your recipe and it turned out to be really delicious. Made it for a potluck party tomorrow.

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