Chicken Mince Pilaf

Ingredients:

250 gm. Chicken mince

300 gm. Basmati rice, soaked

4- Cloves

2- Green cardamom

2- Bay leaves

2 pieces of Cinnamon

Salt to taste

3 tbsp. Oil

1 tsp. Black peppercorns

1- Onion, sliced

1 tsp. Ginger, minced

½ tsp. Garlic, minced

1 tsp. Red chili powder

¼ tsp. Turmeric powder

2- Green chilies, chopped

2 tbsp. Yogurt

½ tsp. Garam masala powder

2 tbsp. Coriander leaves

Method:

1. Boil rice with cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon and salt till ¾ done.

Drain rice in a strainer and keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add black peppercorns, onion and fry till light golden color.

3. Add ginger, garlic, red chili powder, turmeric powder and fry for few seconds.

4. Add chicken mince, green chili, salt and cook for about 4-5 minutes.

5. Add yogurt, mix well and cook for 6-8 minutes.

6. Add garam masala powder and boiled rice to this mixture mix well.

7. Add coriander leaves, cover with lid and cook on very low heat for about 5-6 minutes.

8. Serve hot with raita and salad.