Deliciously Easy: One Pot Chicken Pulao Recipe for Busy Bachelors

Experience the delightful simplicity of our One-Pot Chicken Pulao, tailored for busy students and bachelors. This recipe promises a hassle-free cooking experience without compromising on taste. Combining tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a colorful array of vegetables with fluffy kalijeera rice, this pulao is not just a meal but a nourishing comfort food, perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp cooking oil

• 4 bay leaves

• 8 cardamom pods, bruised

• ½ blade mace

• 7 cloves

• 8 peppercorns

• ½ cup onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp garlic paste

• 1 tbsp ginger paste

• 1.3 kg chicken, cut into small pieces

• 1½ tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 2 tbsp mint, chopped

• 2 tsp garam masala powder

• 1 medium potato, diced

• 1 cup cauliflower florets

• ½ cup green beans, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 12 green chilies, slit

• 4¼ cups hot water

• 3 cups kalijeera or gobindobhog rice, soaked

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¼ cup fried onions

• 1 tbsp ghee

• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat Oil and Spices: In a large pan, heat the cooking oil. Add bay leaves, cardamom, mace, cloves, peppercorns, and thinly sliced onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add Pastes and Chicken: Stir in the garlic and ginger pastes until combined. Add chicken pieces, red chili powder, turmeric powder, 2 tsp of salt, and chopped mint. Sauté over medium heat until well mixed.

3. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken releases its juices.

4. Add Vegetables and Garam Masala: Uncover and sprinkle in the garam masala powder. Add diced potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, bell pepper, and green chilies. Stir well over high heat.

5. Cook with Water: Pour in the hot water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.

6. Add Rice: Stir in the soaked rice, add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

7. Final Touches: Once the rice is cooked, gently mix in fried onions, ghee, and chopped coriander. Cover and let the pulao rest off the heat until ready to serve.

8. Serve: Enjoy your flavorful and comforting chicken pulao, a complete meal in one pot.

This chicken pulao recipe is perfect for students and bachelors looking for a hearty meal with minimal cleanup. It combines protein, veggies, and rice in a flavorful, spicy mix that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.