Pakistani Chicken Tahari Recipe

Chicken Tahari is a cherished classic. It’s a blend of tender chicken with fragrant rice. Traditionally, it embodies home-cooked comfort. Vibrant spices infuse an inviting aroma as flavors mingle in perfect harmony. As a savory delight, it’s served on special occasions. Additionally, it envelops gatherings with its rich taste and heartwarming essence.

Type: Rice

Cuisine: Pakistani

Keywords: Chicken tahari

Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Calories: 1 Serving (1 cup cooked) = average 485 cal

Preparation Time: 20M

Cooking Time: 30M

Total Time: 1H

Recipe Ingredients:

• Chicken: 600 gms
• Rice: 2 Cups (Soaked)
• Oil :1 tablespoon
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tsp
• Yogurt: 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder: ½ tsp
• Turmeric Powder: ½ tsp
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds: ½ tsp
• Coriander Powder: ½ tsp
• Fresh Lemon Juice: 2 tsp
• Onion Slices: 1 Cup
• Green Chilies: 4 to 5
• Tomatoes: ½ Cup (Cubes)
• Water: ½ Liter
• Whole Garam Masala: Cloves (5), Cinnamon (3”), Anise (1), Black Pepper (15), Bay Leaves (2)

Recipe Instructions:

Cooking Process:

• Mix ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, and spices. Then, Coat the chicken with them. Next, drizzle some lemon juice on it. Marinate for (30) mins.
• Heat oil and pop cumin seeds. Pop whole garam masala. Sauté onion till pink. Include marinated chicken sear. Then, put green chilies and tomatoes. Now, it's time to Cook till oil surfaces.
• Pour water, cover, and simmer for 30 mins for tenderness.
• Wash with water and then soak the 2 cups of rice for 15 mins.
• Add soaked rice and salt to the chicken. Gently mix. Cover, cook 20-25 mins.
• Start high heat for 7-8 mins, then medium/low for steaming. it is ready to serve hot.

How to Serve?:

• Serve your chicken tahari on the plate and ensure a harmony of chicken and rice. Then pair this rich flavor delight with some fresh, crisp veg salad. It will enhance your meal experience more.