Yakhni Pulao Recipe: Our easy-to-follow mutton yakhni pulao recipe shows you how to make this famously delicate and flavoursome rice and meat dish at home with minimum fuss and muss.
In this signature Awadhi gosht yakhni pulao originating in the kitchens of the nawabs of Lucknow, succulent and tender pieces of mutton and long-grained basmati rice are cooked in mutton stock and a carefully selected blend of aromatic whole spices. The result is a delicious, fragrant yakhni pulao, with perfectly cooked grains of rice, each one separate and fluffy and coated evenly with the yakhni (mutton broth) and ghee.
Aromatic spices are the essence of this easy yakhni pulao recipe. The enticing fragrance of cinnamon, clove, black and green cardamom, black peppercorn, bay leaf (tej patta), and cumin will not only fill your kitchen but will also perfume your entire house.
For guaranteed results, choose the finest quality of meat (20% fat and 80% lean) – we use cuts of shoulder and neck, the best basmati rice, and the freshest whole spices.
In the traditional method, the mutton is boiled along with the whole spices in a copper handi. But the handy pressure cooker works best for today’s busy cook who will give thanks for this one-pot wonder dish. Not only is this best yakhni pulao recipe, mouth-watering and yummy, sure to be a hit with family and guests, it is also fairly simple to make.
Variations of yakhni pulao include chicken yakhni pulao, vegetable yakhni pulao, and even paneer yakhni pulao. There are also regional variations. Yakhni in a slightly different form (yogurt based) is an integral part of Kashmiri cuisine, as well as Pakistani and Afghani cuisines. The Kayasthas of Delhi are also masters of cooking mutton yakhni pulao.
Our rich, meaty yakhni pulao is a meal unto itself and does not really need accompaniments apart from a pomegranate raita or plain curd, kachumbar salad, and hari chutney. It is best to avoid serving spicy dishes with it.
Learn how to make yakhni pulao at home by watching our yakhni pulao recipe video tutorial with step-by-step instructions and find the detailed recipe with all ingredients, cooking method, and preparation and cooking time right here.
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