Craving something simple yet packed with flavor? This fragrant Aloo Matar Pulao with rich Chicken Shorba is cooked with aromatic spices—perfect for Iftar or any occasion! #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion #DigitalAmmi #monthofgood
Ingredients:
Prepare Chicken Shorba:
-Cooking oil ½ Cup
-Kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ½ tsp
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 2-3
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Chicken mix boti 600g
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tbs
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed 1 & ½ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tsp
-Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilli) powder ½ tsp
-Garam masala powder 1 tsp
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) sliced 2 medium
-Dahi (Yogurt) whisked ½ Cup
-Water 2-3 Cups or as required
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 2
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1-2 tsp
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Prepare Aloo Matar Pulao:
-Ghee (Clarified butter) 4-5 tbs
-Kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 12-15
-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2
-Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1
-Badiyan ka pahool (Star anise) 1
-Laung (Cloves) 2-3
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 & ½ tbs
-Aloo (Potatoes) peeled 3-4 medium
-Matar (Peas) 1 Cup
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tbs or to taste
-Hot water 3 Cups or as required
-Chicken cube 1
-Lemon juice 1 & ½ tbs
-Chawal (Rice) basmati 500g (soaked for 1 hour)
-Pyaz (Onion) fried
Direction:
Prepare Chicken Shorba:
-In a cooking pot,add cooking oil,black peppercorns,green cardamom,cumin seeds & mix well.
-Add onion & fry on medium flame until golden.
-Add chicken,ginger garlic paste & mix well until it changes color.
-Add coriander powder,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,cumin seeds,pink salt,black pepper powder, kashmiri red chilli powder,garam masala powder,mix well & cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Add tomatoes & mix well.
-Add yogurt & mix well,cover & cook on medium for 4-5 minutes then cook on high flame until oil separates.
-Add water & mix well,cover & cook on low flame until chicken is tender (18-20 minutes),add more water,if required.
-Add green chillies,fresh corinader,cover & cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes.
-Garnish with fresh coriander & serve!
Prepare Aloo Matar Pulao:
-In a cooking pot,add clarified butter & let it melt.
-Add black peppercorns,cinnamon stick,black cardamoms,star anise,cloves,cumin seeds & mix well.
-Add onion & fry until light golden.
-Add ginger garlic paste,green chilli paste,potatoes,peas,pink salt,mix well & cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
-Add hot water,chicken cube,cover & cook on low flame until potatoes are tender (8-10 minutes).
-Add lemon juice & rice,mix well & cook on high flame until water is reduced (2-3 minutes) then cover & steam cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.
-Garnish with fried onion & serve with chicken shorba,onion & raita!
