Green Chili Rice Pulao - Kaaf Foods
Green Chili Rice Pulao Recipe

Green Chili Rice Pulao

Diff🟡Easy
Prep⏱️15 Mins
Cook⏲️30 Mins
Total45 Mins
Serv🍽️3-4
Cuisine🌍Pakistani
Ingredients
Base & Aromatics
Cooking Oil1/3 cup
Onions (sliced)2
Ginger-Garlic Paste1.5 tbsp
Whole Spices (Cloves, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Bay leaves, Cumin, Black Pepper)As listed
Fennel Seeds (Sounf)½ tsp
Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhania)1 tsp
Flavor & Liquid
Salt1.5 tbsp
Chili Flakes1 tsp
PotatoesAs needed
Tamarind (Imli)A little
Yogurt (whisked)1 cup (100-150g)
Chicken Powder / Cube (optional)1 tsp
Water2.5 cups
Rice (soaked 30 min)500 g
Green Chili Tadka & Garnish
Butter2 tbsp
Green Chilies (large, slit)8-10
Tomatoes, Lemon, Ginger, Fresh CorianderFor garnishing
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How To Cook
Step 1: Sauté Onions
Fry sliced onions in hot oil until golden brown. 3 Mins
Step 2: Add Spices & Lock Color
Add whole spices and a splash of water to set the rich golden onion color. 4 Mins
Step 3: Build Pulao Base
Mix in salt, chili flakes, potatoes, tamarind, and yogurt, then add water to boil. 8 Mins
Step 4: Cook Rice
Add soaked rice and cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed. 10 Mins
Step 5: Green Chili Butter Tadka & Dum
Top with butter-roasted green chilies, tomatoes, and herbs, then steam on low heat for 20 minutes. 20 Mins
Video Guide

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🎥 Video Credit: Ijaz Ansari Food Secrets
Nutrition Facts
CALORIES
per serving (approx. 200g)
380 kcal
Fat
12g
Carbs
60g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
4g
Protein
6g
Calorie Distribution
Protein 6% Carbs 63% Fat 31%
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we add a splash of water after browning the onions?
Adding a little water locks the golden onion color and creates a rich, uniform broth base without burning the spices.
Are the green chilies very spicy in this recipe?
Using large green chilies and pan-roasting them in butter mellows their sharp heat while infusing a wonderful aroma.
Can I use chicken or meat in this recipe instead of potatoes?
Yes, you can add cooked chicken or mutton pieces along with the potatoes to make a meaty variation.
Why is yogurt added to the pulao base?
Yogurt adds moisture, enhances richness, and gives the rice grains a tender, juicy texture.
What is the purpose of adding tamarind and potatoes?
They introduce a subtle tangy contrast and hearty substance that complements the spicy aroma of the rice.
Can I skip the butter for the green chili tadka?
Butter gives a rich, velvety flavor to the chilies, but ghee can be used as an alternative.
What type of rice works best for this recipe?
Aged basmati rice or long-grain sela rice yields the best aromatic results.
Why should turmeric and red chili powder be avoided?
They darken the broth and turn the rice red, overshadowing the clean golden color characteristic of this pulao.
How long should the rice rest on dum?
A 15 to 20-minute low-heat steam allows all the flavors to fully infuse into the grains.
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