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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Jhajhi Bro
[email protected]This recipe should be taken down from the internet.
Walter Rickman
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs!
Coco Brown
[email protected]Awful! Just awful.
Ifeoluwa Abiodun
[email protected]This was the worst dish I have ever eaten. The chicken was tough and the rice was mushy. The yogurt sauce was also very bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hamar nam xai Xara mara xara mara
[email protected]This dish was terrible. The chicken was dry and the rice was bland. The yogurt sauce was also not very flavorful. I do not recommend this recipe.
Maria Nicolette
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the rice was mushy. The yogurt sauce was also very bland. I will not be making this recipe again.
David Menzies
[email protected]Not a fan. The chicken was tough and the rice was bland. The yogurt sauce was also not very flavorful.
Isata Kamara
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the rice was a bit bland. The yogurt sauce was also not very flavorful.
Shafqatshah Shafqat
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the rice was bland. The yogurt sauce was also not very flavorful. I will not be making this recipe again.
Dg Ghb
[email protected]Not bad! The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was flavorful. The yogurt sauce was a nice touch.
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[email protected]This dish was delicious and easy to make. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The yogurt sauce was a nice addition, but I think it could have been a bit tangier.
MD tanjid islam MD tanjid islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The yogurt sauce added a nice touch of tanginess. I will definitely be making this again for special oc
Josh Wigget
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The yogurt sauce was a nice addition.
Reaj Uddin
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The yogurt sauce added a nice touch of tanginess. We will definitely be making this again.
PATRICK SOZA
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I'm so glad I did! The yogurt sauce was actually really good and it added a nice tanginess to the dish. The chicken was also very tender and flavorful. Overall, I really
Abdulaziz Aldahmani
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. The flavors were amazing. Will definitely make this again.
Astro Guy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
milan Sijapati
[email protected]This Afghan rice pilaf was a fantastic dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. The yogurt sauce added a nice tanginess that balanced out the richness of the dish.