Kashmiri Chicken, Cardamom and Saffron Pilau: Spiced Indian Rice Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Kashmiri Chicken, Cardamom and Saffron Pilau: Spiced Indian Rice
Add your photo!
Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
639
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse the basmati rice several times in cold water and drain in a colander - leave to dry.
  2. Heat half of the oil (1 tablespoon) in a large pan and add half of the onion (1 onion), the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds. Fry them over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and brown them - turning them regularly to achieve a good colour all over.
  4. Add the saffron, boiling water, cardamom pods, mint, garam masala and cinnamon stick. Bring it all to the boil and then cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
  5. Transfer all the contents to a bowl and rinse out the pan.
  6. Add the remaining oil and onion to the pan and fry until the onion is lightly coloured. Add the rice and stir it well, cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is opaque.
  7. Add the chicken mixture, tomatoes and sultanas - then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir gently, then shake the pan to level the ingredients.
  8. Add sufficient boiling water to come about 3/4 above the rice mixture. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook gently over a low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed.
  9. Discard the cinnamon stick and transfer to a warm serving dish, sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve immediately.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 639.09 Kcal (2676 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.15g 51%
Cholesterol 62.36mg 21%
Sodium 684.34mg 29%
Potassium 593.2mg 13%
Total Carbs 62.42g 21%
Sugars 9.44g 38%
Dietary Fiber 5.33g 21%
Protein 23.67g 47%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 91.4mg 508%
Calcium 80.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.21 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 51%
Cholesterol 16.41mg 21%
Sodium 180.12mg 29%
Potassium 156.13mg 13%
Total Carbs 16.43g 21%
Sugars 2.48g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 21%
Protein 6.23g 47%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 24mg 508%
Calcium 21.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Search
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe
Analyze

Try this similar recipes

View More

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

Also Try

Share Recipe

Recipes▼
Search
Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top