Chicken Qeema Pilao
Chicken Qeema Pilao
Ingredients:
- Rice 1-1/2 cups
- Chicken mince 200 grams
- Oil 4 tbsp
- Green cardamoms 2
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Cloves 2
- Cinnamon 1/2 inch stick
- Black peppercorns 8-10
- Onions (sliced) 3 medium
- Green chillies 3-4
- Chopped tomatoes 3-4
- Ginger paste 1 tbsp
- Garlic paste 1 tbsp
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
- Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp
- Mint leaves (torn) 15-20
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Soak the rice in sufficient water for half an hour. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add green cardamoms, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns and stir. Add onion and sauté for two minutes. Add hand broken green chillies, chicken qeema and stir. Add tomatoes, ginger paste, garlic paste and stir. Add red chili powder, garam masala powder and stir. Add soaked and drained rice. Add four cups of water, coriander leaves, mint leaves and salt and stir. When the water comes to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook till done. Serve hot.
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