Farah Khan Special Chicken Yakhni Pulao

Ingredients

For the Chicken Masala:
Ghee – 3 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Green chilies – 8, slit
Onion – 1½, thinly sliced
Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp
Chicken – 500 g
Salt – to taste
Water – ¾ cup
For the Ground Spice Mix:
Cardamom – 8
Cloves – 9
Star anise – 2
Black peppercorns – 20
Bay leaves – 3
Dry red chilies – 4
For the Pulao:
Potatoes – 2, peeled and cut into pieces
Basmati rice – 1½ cups, washed and soaked
Curd – 2½ cups, whisked
Salt – as required
For Garnishing:
Fresh coriander – for garnish
Barista (fried onions) – for garnish

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 4

Enjoy the delicious Farah Khan Special Chicken Yakhni Pulao, made with tender chicken, aromatic whole spices, basmati rice, potatoes and creamy curd. This flavorful one-pot pulao is rich in taste and perfect for family lunches, dinners and special occasions. Garnished with fresh coriander and crispy barista (fried onions), it makes a satisfying and delicious meal. Try this easy pressure cooker recipe at home and enjoy restaurant-style flavor with Fresh Byte Kitchen!

Cooking Steps

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of ghee in a pressure cooker.
2
Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and sauté briefly.
3
Add 8 green chilies and mix well.
4
Add 1½ sliced onions and sauté lightly.
5
Add 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6
Add 500 g chicken and salt to taste. Mix well.
7
In a mixer grinder, add cardamom, cloves, star anise, black peppercorns, bay leaves and dry red chilies. Grind them into a coarse spice mixture.
8
Add the prepared spice mixture to the chicken and mix well.
9
Add ¾ cup water, mix, and close the pressure cooker.
10
Cook until 1 whistle.
11
Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the cooker.
12
Add 2 potatoes and the soaked and drained basmati rice.
13
Add 2½ cups whisked curd and gently mix.
14
Check the seasoning. If needed, add a little more salt according to taste.
15
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4 whistles.
16
Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the cooker.
17
Gently fluff the pulao and transfer it to a serving plate.
18
Garnish with fresh coriander and crispy barista (fried onions).