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Norinj Pulao By Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Also known as - Pulao

Norinj Pulao is a traditional Afghani rice preparation with delicate flavours. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the detailed recipe.

Serves4

Cooking Time18-20 Min

Preparation Time6-10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp oil

    • 3 sliced onions

    • 8 cups water

    • salt to taste

    • 600 gm chicken

    • 4 tbsp sugar

    • 1 cup orange juliennes

    • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

    • 1/2 tsp saffron

    • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

    • 7 - 8 green cardamom

    • 1/2 tsp black pepper

    • 2 tbsp rose water

  • For garnish

    • chopped pistachios

    • sliced almonds

    • orange juliennes

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Soak rice in water.
  2. 2

    Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan and add 2 sliced onions.
  3. 3

    Add 600 gm chicken and sauté well.
  4. 4

    Add 8 cups of water, salt and mix well. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook.
  5. 5

    Heat another pan and mix 4 tbsp sugar and water to make a sugar syrup.
  6. 6

    Add water and 4 tbsp orange juice to the syrup.
  7. 7

    Add 1 cup orange juliennes, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 1/2 tsp saffron, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 7-8 green cardamom and mix well.
  8. 8

    Pour the orange mixture into the chicken.
  9. 9

    Add 1/2 tsp black pepper, soaked rice and mix well.
  10. 10

    Cover the pan with a muslin cloth and place a plate. Let the rice cook.
  11. 11

    Uncover the pan and add 2 tbsp rose water.
  12. 12

    Serve the Norinj Pulao on a plate and garnish with chopped pistachios, sliced almonds, orange juliennes.

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