Yakhni Puloa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/4 lbs lamb, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/4 cups stock ( chicken or beef)
4 green cardamom pods
10 whole peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 star anise
1 small pinch saffron
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced onion
1/3 cup sultana ( golden raisins)
1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup cashews
salt
chopped cilantro (to garnish )

Directions:

In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, anise and saffron. Stir for to release the flavors and add the onions.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic and sauté another 2 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot. Salt liberally and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Next add the rice and stir to coat it in oil. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling pour the sultanas on top, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
Steam the rice for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat. Stir in the chopped apricots and nuts and cover again.
Allow the puloa to sit another 5 minutes, covered. Serve with cilantro sprinkled on top! Serves 4.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	699.05 Kcal (2927 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.03g	51%
Cholesterol	58.1mg	19%
Sodium	915.95mg	38%
Potassium	784.95mg	17%
Total Carbs	74.24g	25%
Sugars	22.09g	88%
Dietary Fiber	6.06g	24%
Protein	29.81g	60%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Iron	26mg	145%
Calcium	94.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.53 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.96g	51%
Cholesterol	15.75mg	19%
Sodium	248.33mg	38%
Potassium	212.82mg	17%
Total Carbs	20.13g	25%
Sugars	5.99g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	24%
Protein	8.08g	60%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	7.1mg	145%
Calcium	25.6mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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