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Tavuklu Biryani
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Yakhni Pulao
Pakistani meat and basmati rice pilaf cooked in a fragrant yakhni broth with whole spices.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 90 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Yakhni için
- 700 gr Diced lamb
- 5 diş Garlic
- 20 gr Fresh ginger
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Water
For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Yogurt
General
- 2 adet Onions
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 5 adet Green cardamom
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
- 5 adet Cloves
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin seeds
- 2 adet Bay leaves
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes, and drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Put the lamb, 1 onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, water, and half the salt in a pot.
- 3
Boil the meat for 60 minutes until tender, then strain and reserve the yakhni broth.
1 hr60:00 - 4
Thinly slice the remaining onion and fry it in vegetable oil for 9 minutes, until light brown.
9 min09:00 - 5
Add the boiled meat and cumin and toss for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add the yogurt and stir constantly for 3 minutes so it does not curdle.
3 min03:00 - 7
Add the drained rice and 3.5 cups of the yakhni broth.
- 8
Cook the pilaf for 12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, then let it steam for 10 minutes.
22 min22:00
💡 Tip: Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes; it is the simplest way to keep the grains long and intact in the yakhni.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve yakhni pulao with cucumber raita, finely chopped onion, and optional lemon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
31
g protein
62
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 45%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Yakhni Pulao make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Yakhni Pulao take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 90 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 145 minutes in total.Is Yakhni Pulao difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Yakhni Pulao have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 62g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Yakhni Pulao contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Yakhni Pulao belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Yakhni Pulao need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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