Directions
- 1Make the saffron water by crushing 1 tsp of saffron with a pinch of sugar. Add 5 tbsp of boiling water to it and set aside for a few minutes.
- 2Make the chicken by adding 5-6 pieces of chicken thighs to a bowl.
- 3In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add 1 tbsp of salt and add the chicken thighs. Bring to a boiling point but do not boil. Turn the heat off and drain the water.
- 4Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pan and cook the chicken thighs on each side for 2 minutes.
- 5Add 1 chopped large onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves to the pan and cook until translucent.
- 6Add 2 grated large tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp paprika powder, salt to taste and water as needed to the pan, mix it well and add the chicken pieces into it. Cook until tender.
- 7Add the saffron water into the pan with chicken pieces.
- 8Make the rice by washing and soaking 3 cups of basmati rice for 1 hour. Add 4 litres of boiling water and 1 tbsp of salt and cook for 6-7 minutes. Then check if the rice is 80% soft. Keep aside 1/2 cup of the rice water from the pot.
- 9Add the cooked rice to a pan with 3 tbsp of oil and 1/4 cup of oil and mix it well. Make some small holes in the rice and cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel. Cook on medium flame for 6 minutes, then cover it again and let it steam on low flame for another 20 minutes.
- 10Clean and wash 1 cup of barberries. Add 3 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of sugar to a pan. Cook the barberries until it gets soft and add 3 tbsp of saffron water. Mix well and set aside.
- 11Serve the rice with the cooked chicken and barberries. Garnish with pistachio as optional.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Saffron
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 5 tbsp Boiling hot water
- 5 pieces Chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion
- 2 Garlic
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 0.5 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 0.5 tbsp Coriander powder
- 0.5 tbsp Paprika powder
- 3 tbsp Water
- 3 cups Basmati Rice
- 4 litres Boiling water
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 0.5 cup Rice water
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 0.25 cup Oil
- 1 cup Barberries
- 8 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Saffron
- 1 Pistachio
Equipment
knifegraterteapotwooden spoonsaucepanfrying pan
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