Chicken Mince Rice Dish

Ingredients

• Chicken 600g
• Garlic Cloves 7-8
• Cinnamon 1 inch
• 2 Star Anise
• Cloves 4-5
• Fennel Seeds 1 tbsp
• Coriander Seeds 1 tbsp
• Bay Leaves 3-4
• Peppercorns 10-12
• Salt 1 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp
• Water 1 Litre
• Oil 1/2 Cup
• Onions 2 Medium Size
• Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
• Tomatoes 2 Large Size
• Green Chilies 10-12
• Yogurt 500g
• Chili Flakes 1 tbsp
• Salt 1 tsp
• Mint Leaves Half Bunch
• 1 Lemon Slices
• Chicken Broth 3 Cups
• Soaked Rice 500g
• Yellow Food Color 2 tbsp

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Step 1

Place the chicken, garlic cloves, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, cumin seeds, and water into a large pot. Bring it all to a boil, then skim off any foam that rises to the top. Once done, strain the broth and set it aside.

Step 2

In another pot, heat some oil and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Then, toss in the tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the green chilies, followed by the yogurt, chili flakes, cumin seeds, and salt. Give everything a good mix, then add the mint leaves, lemon slices, and the strained chicken broth. Stir it all together well.

Step 4

Add the soaked rice to the pot and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, sprinkle in the yellow food coloring, cover the pot, and let it cook gently for about 10 minutes until the rice is done.

Step 5

And that's it! Your tasty chicken qeema pulao is ready to enjoy.