Yakhni Puloa

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Puloa is a relatively quick dish and boasts vibrant flavors and textures! The aroma itself, is worth more than a bucket of saffron! i love puloa best with lamb, but find it more accessible (and affordable) made with chicken...your call!

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Steps

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In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

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Add the cardamom , cinnamon , bay leaf , anise and saffron.

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Stir for to release the flavors and add the onions.

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Saut for 2-3 minutes , then add the ginger and garlic and saut another 2 minutes.

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Add the chicken to the pot.

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Salt liberally and cook for 1-2 minutes.

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Next add the rice and stir to coat it in oil.

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Add the stock and bring to a boil.

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Once boiling pour the sultanas on top , cover , and reduce the heat to low.

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Steam the rice for 15 minutes.

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Then remove from heat.

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Stir in the chopped apricots and nuts and cover again.

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Allow the puloa to sit another 5 minutes , covered.

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Serve with cilantro sprinkled on top ! serves 4.

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Ingredients

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chicken breasts, basmati rice, stock, green cardamom pods, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise, saffron, ginger, garlic, diced onion, sultana, dried apricot, almonds, salt, cilantro