Earthen Spice
Chicken
Pulao
A Celebration in Every Grain
Prep
20 Mins
Cook
55–90 Mins
Serves
4–6 People
Difficulty
Simple
🧅 Ingredients you will need to cook
Main Ingredients
Sliced Onions
Diced Tomatoes
Ginger Garlic Paste
Chopped Coriander
Chopped Mint Leaves
What you will need for garnish
Caramelized Onions & Cashews
Boiled Eggs
📋 5 Simple Steps
1
Build the base
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy pan. Add 2 sliced onions, sauté for 5 mins until golden.
Add 2 chopped tomatoes, cook for another 5 mins.
Stir in 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, cook 5 mins, then fold in a generous handful of chopped mint and coriander leaves.
Stir in 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, cook 5 mins, then fold in a generous handful of chopped mint and coriander leaves.
2
Add RASA & chicken
Add
RASA Earthen Spice powder, salt, and
chicken. Sauté for
5 minutes
until the
masala coats every piece evenly.
For 1 kg chicken —
2 tbsp RASA + 1 tsp salt
For 500 g chicken —
1.5 tbsp RASA + ½ tsp salt
3
Simmer low & slow
Cover with a tight lid and simmer on
low heat
until chicken is completely
tender.
4
Cook the rice separately
Boil rice in salted water until just cooked, then drain
fully before layering.
For 1 kg —
2½ cups rice · 2 tsp salt · 7 cups water
For 500 g —
1 cup rice · ¾ tsp salt · 3 cups water
5
Layer, close & garnish
Add cooked rice to the chicken pot.
Close lid and gently fold
— do not stir
vigorously. Finish with
fried onions, cashews, boiled eggs, and
fresh coriander. Serve straight from the pot.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip
Garnish with fried onions & boiled eggs for a truly festive Pulao.
Quick Birista (Fried Onions) Sauté 3 thinly sliced onions in 2 tbsp oil on low heat for 15–20 mins until golden. Add 2 tbsp sugar or jaggery with a pinch of salt. Toss in cashews and fry 5 more minutes until deep golden and fragrant.