How long does Gongura Chicken Pulao take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Gongura Chicken Pulao serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Gongura Chicken Pulao spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Gongura Chicken Pulao?

500 grams Chicken, 1 cup Gongura Leaves/Sorrel Leaves, ½ cup Curd, 1½ cup Basmati Rice, 1 Onion, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Gongura Chicken Pulao?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Gongura Chicken Pulao?

About 728 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Gongura Chicken Pulao

Name: Gongura Chicken Pulao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Curd; 1 tsp Oil; 1 cup Gongura Leaves/Sorrel Leaves; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 inch Cinnamon; 4 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; 1 Star Anise; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 cup Water; 1½ cup Basmati Rice, Soaked; 1¾ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ghee

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Gongura Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Andhra gongura chicken pulao, or gongura biryani, of chicken in sorrel paste with rice. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Chicken500 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt2¼ tsp
Curd½ cup
Oil1 tsp
Gongura Leaves/Sorrel Leaves1 cup
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Slices1
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom4
Cloves4
Star Anise1
Cumin½ tsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tbsp
Water2 cup
Basmati Rice, Soaked1½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	728kcal	2912kcal
Protein	35g	138g
Carbohydrate	72g	287g
Fat	35g	138g
Fibre	5.3g	21g
Sugar	2.8g	11g

Cookd masalas for gongura leaves/sorrel leaves

Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the chicken, add all the ingredients for the marination and marinate the chicken for 1 hour.
ChickenKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSaltCurd
2
In a pan pour oil and saute the gongura leaves until they wilt and blend them into a smooth paste and set aside.
OilGongura Leaves/Sorrel Leaves
3
In a pan, pour oil and add all the whole garam masalas and onion, saute until they are almost golden brown and add ginger garlic paste.
OilOnionCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesStar AniseCuminKalpasi (Stone Flower)Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Cook until the raw flavour disappears and add the marinated chicken to the pot, saute for 2-3 minutes on high flame and add the gongura paste. Mix everything and cook for another minute. Pour water and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice, bring it to a boil add salt, give it a good mix and reduce the flame to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
WaterBasmati RiceSalt
5
Let the rice rest for 10 minutes then garnish with coriander leaves and ghee. Fluff up the rice and serve hot.
Coriander LeavesGhee

Before you start

How long does Gongura Chicken Pulao take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Gongura Chicken Pulao serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Gongura Chicken Pulao vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Gongura Chicken Pulao spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Gongura Chicken Pulao?: 500 grams Chicken, 1 cup Gongura Leaves/Sorrel Leaves, ½ cup Curd, 1½ cup Basmati Rice, 1 Onion, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Gongura Chicken Pulao?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Gongura Chicken Pulao?: About 728 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bhavana GunashekarJune 2023
hi , i had tried this recipe, had replaced chicken with soya chuncks , it had come out really good , everyone in the family enjoyed it