Indian Chicken Pilaf (Pulao) Recipe

Ingredients (25)

• 2 pounds/1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks)
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable, canola or sunflower)
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6 to 8 whole cloves
• 6 to 8 black peppercorns
• 1-inch stick cinnamon
• 4 to 5 green cardamom pods
• 1 large or 2 small bay leaves
• 2 large onions (chopped finely)
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 3 large tomatoes (chopped finely)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ​cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon​ garam masala
• 1 cup unsweetened yogurt
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh green coriander (finely chopped)