Here's a basic recipe for Morog Polao, a traditional Bangladeshi dish featuring chicken and fragrant rice cooked together with spices.
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
500g chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
3-4 green chilies, slit
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons ghee or oil
Whole spices (2-3 cardamom pods, 2-3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick)
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Fried onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Marinate the chicken pieces with half of the ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat ghee or oil in a large pot or pressure cooker. Add the whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf) and let them crackle for a few seconds.
Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate from the masala.
Now, add the soaked rice to the pot and gently mix everything together.
Pour in the milk and enough water to cook the rice. The ratio of rice to water should be 1:2. Adjust the salt if needed.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the rice cook on medium-low heat until it's done. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 1-2 whistles.
Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle garam masala powder over it and mix gently.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and fried onions if desired.
Serve hot with raita or your favorite side dish.
Enjoy your delicious Morog Polao!
6 сен 2024
