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Raju Gari Chicken Pulao

Also known as Raju Gari Kodi Pulao · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesCurries & GraviesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-free

Total50 min
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Serves4
Per serving895 cal
Spicehot

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Raju Gari Chicken Pulao

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Raju gari chicken pulao, or kodi pulao: chicken and rice pressure-cooked with a green chilli and fried onion paste. Spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

23 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli6
  • Fried OnionFried Onion½ cup
  • RiceRice2 cup
  • GheeGhee2 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • ClovesCloves4
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom4
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves2
  • MaceMace1
  • Star AniseStar Anise1
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half)10
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)1 cup
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt2.5 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Chicken Curry CutChicken Curry Cut750 grams
  • CurdCurd¾ cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves¼ cup
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves¼ cup
  • WaterWater, Hot4 cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy895kcal3580kcal
Protein50g200g
Carbohydrate104g414g
Fat33g130g
Fibre5.7g23g
Sugar7.2g29g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    Make the paste from the green chillies and fried onions. Set aside.

    Green ChilliFried Onion

  2. 2

    Wash the rice and soak for 15 minutes.

    Rice

  3. 3

    In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and oil together. Add all the whole spices.

    GheeSunflower OilClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonBay LeavesMaceStar Anise

  4. 4

    Add the cashew nuts and the shallots. Saute until golden brown.

    Cashew (half)Small Onion (Shallots)

  5. 5

    Add the ginger-garlic paste and the previously prepared paste. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and garam masala.

    Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltGaram Masala Powder

  6. 6

    Add the chicken and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes.

    Chicken Curry Cut

  7. 7

    Add the curd, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.

    CurdCoriander LeavesMint Leaves

  8. 8

    Add water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked rice.

    Water

  9. 9

    Pressure cook on high heat for 1 whistle, then low heat for 1 more whistle.

Before you start

How long does Raju Gari Chicken Pulao take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Raju Gari Chicken Pulao serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Raju Gari Chicken Pulao vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Raju Gari Chicken Pulao spicy?
It is hot: 3 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 Raju Gari Chicken Pulao?
750 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 2 cup Rice, ¾ cup Curd, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Raju Gari Chicken Pulao?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Raju Gari Chicken Pulao?
About 895 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes
  • A

    Athira NairSeptember 2025

    am a vegetarian cookd this for my husband and family. since then it's always been the favourite!

  • A

    Amara VenkatesanJune 2025

    tastyyyy!!i used basmathi rice.Cookd didnt alarm me to reduce water ratio for the same.so rice was a bit watery!otherwise recepie was complete.

  • C

    A Cookd cookNovember 2023

    super teste

    A cook's photo of Raju Gari Chicken Pulao
  • S

    Safiya SulthanaNovember 2022

    Loved it..So flavourful and adding the fried onion while eating takes it to another level 👌

    A cook's photo of Raju Gari Chicken Pulao
  • K

    Krishna BhargavaJuly 2022

    best recipe,tried several times,never disappointed 😃

  • V

    V V VIJAYKUMARDecember 2021

    good and tasty

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