AFGHAN RICE PILAF WITH CHICKEN AND YOGURT - BOR PILAU
This recipe comes from Helen Saberi's book - The Afghan Food & Cookery. Pilaf or pilau is a classic Afghan dish. The use of yogurt is also classic and it makes a delicious sauce. Ground red pepper is commonly found in North African & some Asian dishes, if you cannot find it use hot paprika or a mix of regular paprika with a little cayenne added.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry the sliced onion in the oil until soft and golden brown. Add the chicken or lamb pieces and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for a minute or two. Now add the yogurt, salt, red pepper and ground cilantro. Simmer over a medium heat until the meat is tender (about 40 minutes).
- Meanwhile wash and soak the rice in plenty of water for about 30 minutes.
- Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large pan and add the rice. Bring back to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain in a colander.
- Take one half of the rice and put in a large pan. Add the chicken and its juices. Add the remaining half of the rice and s sprinkle the saffron and cardamom and a little more red pepper over it.
- Cover the pan with a tightly fitting lid and increase the heat for a minute or so to bring back the juices to a boil, then place the pan in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 45 minutes.
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corey day
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of the yogurt sauce, which adds a creamy and tangy flavor.
Sk Sadan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahul Garg
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Alvarado
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover grilled chicken and it was delicious. The yogurt sauce is a great addition, it adds a nice tangy flavor to the dish.
Daniel Mackenzie
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Wonder Njabulo Gumede
[email protected]This was my first time making Afghan rice pilaf and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Roxy Prodaction
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of the yogurt sauce, which adds a creamy and tangy flavor.
Erti3D
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's now one of my go-to dishes when I'm looking for something easy and delicious.
Ayabulela Bonisile (Bonniemcephe_3)
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
siddik hussain
[email protected]This was a great recipe! Easy to follow and the end result was delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Sanjuj ee
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of chicken, rice, and yogurt was perfect, and the spices added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jasmin Fuentes
[email protected]This Afghan rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I especially loved the yogurt sauce, which added a creamy and tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this recipe