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Chili Garlic Tawa Chicken & Pulao पटाका तवा चिकन & पुलाव Ultimate Weekend combo

Chili Garlic Tawa Chicken & Pulao पटाका तवा चिकन & पुलाव Ultimate Weekend combo

Jab बात हो weekend combo की, then इस Tawa chicken & Pulao का koi jawaab nahin! Try my favourite Spicy Chilli Garlic Chicken—tawa-cooked for that perfect smoky flavour, bold garlic heat & just the right kick of spice. Paired with a fiery pulao, this is one of those meals where every bite builds character—simple technique, big flavour, no shortcuts.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time 35-40 minutes

Servings: 2

Cuisine: Indian

Chili Garlic Tawa Chicken & Pulao पटाका तवा चिकन & पुलाव Ultimate Weekend combo Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Chilli Garlic Paste

10-12 no. dry Bedgi red chillies (soaked for 2 hrs) भिगोई हुई बेडगी लाल मिर्च

7-8 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

For 1st Marination

1 kg Chicken thighs (boneless) चिकन

1 heaped tbsp Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1 tbsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस

For 2nd Marination

Marinated chicken, मैरीनेटेड चिकन

2-3 tbsp fresh Mint leaves (finely chopped), पुदीना पत्ता

2 tbsp Tender Coriander stems (finely chopped), धनिया के डंठल

3-4 heaped tbsp Prepared Chilli Garlic paste, तैयार की हुई मिर्च लहसुन की पेस्ट

1 tsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Chutney

2-3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly chopped), हरी मिर्च

½ cup Walnuts, अखरोट

2 tbsp fresh Mint leaves, पुदीना पत्ता

1 tbsp Tender Coriander stems with roots (roughly chopped), धनिया के डंठल

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1 tbsp Oil, तेल

½ inch Ginger (peeled & sliced) अदरक

For Cooking Chicken

1-2 tbsp Oil, तेल

Marinated chicken, मैरीनेटेड चिकन

For Pulao

Remaining excess oil, बचा हुआ तेल

1 heaped tbsp Prepared Chilli Garlic paste, तैयार की हुई मिर्च लहसुन की पेस्ट

2-3 cups Water, पानी

2 cups Sella basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) भिगोए हुए सेला बासमती चावल

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

Prepared roasted garlic oil, भुना हुआ लहसुन का तेल

For Roasting Garlic

2-3 tbsp Oil, तेल

¼ cup Garlic cloves (finely chopped), लहसुन

For Finishing Chicken

2-3 tbsp Butter (cubed), मक्खन

Cooked chicken, पका हुआ चिकन

For Garnish

Roasted garlic, भुना हुआ लहसुन

Lemon wedges, नींबू की फांक

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Process

For Chilli Garlic Paste

In a bowl, add soaked bedgi red chillies, garlic, transfer it into the mixer grinder jar and grind it into the smooth fine paste.
Keep it aside for further use.

For 1st Marination

In a bowl, add chicken, ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, lemon juice and marinate well.
Keep it aside for a while.

For 2nd Marination

In a bowl, add marinated chicken, fresh mint leaves, tender coriander stems, prepared chilli garlic paste, lemon juice, salt to taste and marinate well.
Keep it aside for a while.

For Chutney

In a bowl, add green chillies, walnuts, fresh mint leaves, tender coriander stems with roots, salt to taste, oil and ginger.
Transfer it into the mixer grinder jar and grind into the smooth fine paste.
Keep it aside for further use.

For Cooking Chicken

In a shallow tawa or pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add marinated chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes or until it’s tender.
Flip the chicken in intervals and cook well.
Transfer it into the tray and keep it aside for further use.

For Pulao

In a shallow tawa or pan, add remaining excess oil, once it’s hot, add prepared chilli garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add water and give it a quick boil.
Add soaked sella basmati rice, salt to taste, give it a good mix and cover it with the cooking wrap or lid.
Now, cook the pulao for 15-20 minutes or until it’s cooked.
Finish it with roasted garlic oil and give it a good mix.
Transfer it into the serving dish and garnish it with lemon wedge and coriander sprig.
Serve hot with prepared tawa chilli garlic chicken and chutney.

For Roasting Garlic

In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add garlic and cook for 2 minutes on high flames or until garlic turns light brown in colour.
Transfer it into the bowl and keep it aside for further use.

For Finishing Chicken

In a pan, add butter, once it melts, add cooked chicken and sear it on high flames for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer it into the serving dish and garnish it with roasted garlic, lemon wedges and coriander sprig.
Serve hot with prepared pulao and chutney.