Simran’s mom makes an absolutely killer biryani with mouthwatering layers of fluffy basmati rice and perfectly spiced meat or vegetables. A dish like that is a labor of love, requiring lots of pots ...

The recipe for chicken pulao may vary from family to family, but it is the simplest recipe which can be made in less than an hour. Unlike biryani, which is a lavish dish and requires a lot of ...

Heat 3 tablespoons ghee in a wide pot. Add garam masala, cardamom, cloves, mace, bay leaves and dried red chiles, and sauté until they crackle, 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic, and sauté until ...

Chicken and potatoes are commonly used together in curries and biryanis and the pairing is also perfect for a pulao, a complete meal on its own. From "Chetna's 30-Minute Indian," by Chetna Makan. Mix ...

Fry the chopped onion until golden brown, and then add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger paste. Reduce heat and add Shan Pulao Spices, add water. Stir fry ...

Serve this dish with a salad and you’ll find, like me, that it becomes one of your go-to meals. You can use chicken on the bone – thighs are good – but cook them for a few minutes longer than the ...