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Yakhni Pulao
Elegant stock-based rice dish distinct from biryani and useful for menu range.
Duration
55 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
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Ingredients (13)
- basmati or local rice
- ghee or oil
- onion, sliced
- ginger-garlic paste
- turmeric
- salt
- cumin seeds
- cardamom
- bay leaf
- mutton, bone-in
- yogurt
- hot water or stock
- mint and cilantro, chopped
Preparation (6)
1
Step 1
Wash the rice until the water runs mostly clear and soak 20-30 minutes; drain.
25 minstepBowlsoakrequired
2
Step 2
Heat ghee or oil, fry onion until golden, and reserve some for garnish if desired.
Step 2Bowlfryrequired
3
Step 3
Add whole spices and ginger-garlic paste. Add protein or vegetables and cook with salt and powdered spices until lightly sealed.
Step 3Bowlcookrequired
4
Step 4
Stir in yogurt if using and cook until no longer raw. Add rice and fold gently for 1 minute.
1 mincookBowlcookrequired
5
Step 5
Add hot water or stock, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat until the rice is just done.
Step 5Bowlboilrequired
6
Step 6
Rest off the heat 10 minutes before fluffing and serving.
10 minrestBowlrestrequired