Chicken Pulao
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseHigh-Protein Chana Chicken Pulao For A Filling Healthy Meal
Chicken Pulao
41 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
22
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
High-Protein chana chicken pulao brings together two everyday ingredients, chicken and chickpeas, into a meal that feels complete without needing extra sides. This preparation reflects how traditional rice dishes often doubled as balanced meals, combining grains, proteins, and spices in a single pot.
In this recipe, chickpeas add fibre while chicken contributes protein, creating a steady and filling plate. The spices are measured, not overpowering, allowing the natural taste of the ingredients to stay clear and layered.
This pulao also works well for routine cooking where time matters. The one-pot method keeps the process simple, while the dum stage helps the rice absorb flavour gradually. Served warm, it offers a satisfying mix of texture and depth without feeling overly rich.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
500 gramsChicken (bone-in pieces)
1 cupBasmati rice (soaked for 20–30 minutes)
1 cupBoiled chickpeas (chana)
1 largeOnion (thinly sliced)
2 mediumTomatoes (blended)
4–5Green chillies
1 teaspoonGinger garlic paste
1Bay leaf
1 small pieceCinnamon
3–4Cloves
3Green cardamom
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 teaspoonKashmiri red chilli powder
1 teaspoonCoriander powder
1 teaspoonCumin powder
6–8Curry leaves
1 teaspoonKasuri methi (crushed)
3 tablespoonsOil
to tasteSalt
2 to 2½ cupsWater
1 mediumPotato (optional, cubed)
for garnishFresh coriander