Al Salai Ha Recipe
Make Al Salai Ha Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and half of the chopped coriander and mint. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, cumin seeds, garam masala, and remaining salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates from the mixture.
- 6
Cook Rice
In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained rice along with a pinch of salt. Cook until the rice is 70% done, then drain and set aside.
- 7
Combine and Cook
Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the large pot. Sprinkle the remaining chopped coriander and mint on top. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Once cooked, gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with raita or salad on the side.