This authentic Indian chicken pilau recipe is loaded with delicious, fragrant spices that add a wonderful, authentic flavour to the dish.

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Cooking Info

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Servings: 7

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 494

Protein: 39g

Carbs: 62g

Fat: 10g

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Ingredients

50 g (2 oz) butter

8 cloves

8 green cardamom pods

½ tsp fennel seeds

500 g (1 lb) onions, thinly sliced

40 g (2 tbsp) garlic

40 g (2 tbsp) ginger

1 kg (2 lbs) chicken breast, chopped

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp coriander

2 tsp cumin 

½ tsp chilli powder

1 tsp ground turmeric 

400 g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes

2 bay leaves

600 ml (2 1/2 cups) chicken stock

400 g (14 oz) basmati rice

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (360℉).

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   Heat the butter in a large, oven proof pan on a low heat and add the cloves, cardamom and fennel seeds. Gently fry for around a minute then add the onions.

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   Slowly cook the onions for 10 to 15 minutes until they start to caramelise then add the ginger, garlic and chicken and cook until the chicken is lightly coloured.

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   Add the coriander, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, cinnamon, chopped tomatoes, bay leaves and stock and bring to the boil.

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   Add the rice, mix through, cover with a tight fitting lid then place into the oven for 40 minutes minutes until the chicken is cooked and the rice is tender.

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   Serve.