Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice) Recipe

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Murgh Pulao (Indian Chicken With Basmati Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt, half the ginger paste, half the garlic paste and mix. Marinate for fifteen to twenty minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamoms, bay leaves and cinnamon. Sauté till fragrant.
  4. Add onions and sauté until lightly browned.
  5. Add the remaining ginger paste, garlic paste and cayenne. Stir and sauté for two minutes.
  6. Add tomatoes, salt, yogurt and continue to sauté for two minutes.
  7. Add rice, marinated chicken pieces and cilantro and mix well.
  8. Add chicken stock (or vegetable stock) and bring it to a boil.
  9. Cover, reduce heat and let it cook till both the chicken and rice are done.
  10. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 617.31 Kcal (2585 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.28g 53%
Cholesterol 68.61mg 23%
Sodium 893.61mg 37%
Potassium 674.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 53.25g 18%
Sugars 6.97g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g 13%
Protein 25.21g 50%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Iron 25.1mg 139%
Calcium 59.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.31 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.96g 53%
Cholesterol 15.93mg 23%
Sodium 207.46mg 37%
Potassium 156.65mg 14%
Total Carbs 12.36g 18%
Sugars 1.62g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 13%
Protein 5.85g 50%
Vitamin C 3mg 21%
Iron 5.8mg 139%
Calcium 13.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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