One pot Chicken and Rice Pulao(pilaf).

A quick simple delicious meal.All time favourite in my house....especially the kids

4 pieces chicken(Thighs/ Breast-boneless & skinless) cubes

1 cup uncooked Basmati rice

2 cups water

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 onion-sliced

1/2 inch ginger slices

1 tomato-chopped

1-2 green chilies

1/2 cup frozen peas

1 tbsp yogurt

1tsp Black pepper

1 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

Method

In a deep pan add oil or ghee and fry the cumin seeds(Jeera) and onions till golden .Than add in the chicken ,ginger and garam masala cook on med for 5 min.

Than add in tomatoes,green chillies,yogurt and uncooked rice.Fry for 3 min than add in peas,water,salt and lemon juice.Cook covered on low for 15-20 min. When done sprinkle black pepper.

**Optional - garnish with some unsalted roasted almonds**

Serve with plain yogurt or cucumber raita

Easy Cucumber Raita

1 cucumber-grated

1 tbsp chopped onion(optional)

A pinch of sugar

1 tsp black pepper and salt to taste.