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Chicken Bukhari Rice

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Chicken Bukhari Rice

Chicken Bukhari Rice is an aromatic and flavorful dish. This recipe enjoys popularity across many Middle Eastern countries. The shredded carrots give it a wonderful fragrance and vibrant color. It pairs best with salad, yogurt, or similar sides.
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Chicken Bukhari Rice

Serves: 3 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Basmati Rice - 2.5 cups (soaked)
  • Grated Carrot - 2 carrots
  • Pepper Corns - 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon Sticks - 2"
  • Onion - 1 (big, sliced)
  • Tomato Puree - 2 cups
  • Tomato Paste - 2 tbsp
  • Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • Chicken - 1 kg (with skin)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a vessel, add onion and cook till golden brown. Add carrots and cook till it softens. Add tomato puree and paste, mix well. Add cumin powder, salt and combine together.
  2. Add the chicken to the tomato mixture and combine well. Add enough hot water till the chicken is immersed, bring to a boil, cover and cook on low heat.
  3. Cook till chicken is done, remove the chicken and keep it aside.
  4. Check salt in the stock, add rice and cook covered until the rice is cooked.
  5. Marinate the chicken if needed. Melt butter or oil in a pan and grill the chicken until the skin has browned. Serve it along with rice.