Pulao Sindhi

Pulao Sindhi is a fragrant rice dish infused with spices, tender meat, and vibrant vegetables, offering a taste of traditional Sindhi cuisine. This one-pot meal is both satisfying and aromatic, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Chicken, cut into pieces - 250 grams
• Onion, finely sliced - 1 medium
• Tomato, chopped - 1 medium
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Green chilies, slit - 2
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Cardamom pods - 2
• Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Bay leaf - 1
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Oil or ghee - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes until aromatic.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, stirring well to coat with the spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned.
7. Pour in the drained rice and gently mix to combine with the chicken and spices.
8. Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the pulao with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a balanced source of protein from chicken.
• Rich in carbohydrates for energy from basmati rice.

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