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Chicken Yakhni Pulao

Recipe by The Recipe House on InstagramAdded 12 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A fragrant one‑pot chicken Yakhni Pulao packed with sautéed red onions, aromatic whole spices, a bright yellow sauce, and a hint of heat from chili powder, finished with fresh coriander and a touch of seasoning.

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Method

Chicken Yakhni Pulao

  1. Sauté sliced red onion in a pot until softened.

  2. Add whole spices and stir briefly.

  3. Pour in yellow sauce and mix well.

  4. Sprinkle chili powder and continue to sauté.

  5. Add raw chicken pieces and stir into the onion‑spice mixture.

  6. Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and stir to combine.

  7. Add a white granular substance to the simmering liquid.

  8. Add salt to taste and give a final stir before serving.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onions first
Cook the sliced red onion until softened before adding any spices.
Briefly stir whole spices
Add the whole spices after the onions and stir briefly to release aroma.
Integrate chili powder while sautéing
Sprinkle the chili powder and continue sautéing to evenly distribute the heat.
Season at the end
Add salt to taste just before the final stir and serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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