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A rustic and spicy one-pot meal from Andhra, featuring flavorful country chicken and aromatic basmati rice. This pulao is cooked with a blend of whole spices and fresh herbs, making it a truly hearty and satisfying dish.
For 4 servings
Marinate Chicken & Prepare Rice
Sauté Aromatics
Build the Masala Base
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A rustic and spicy one-pot meal from Andhra, featuring flavorful country chicken and aromatic basmati rice. This pulao is cooked with a blend of whole spices and fresh herbs, making it a truly hearty and satisfying dish.
This andhra recipe takes 80 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 747.14 calories per serving with 35.19g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Pressure Cook the Chicken
Cook the Pulao
Rest and Serve
If you can't find country chicken, use bone-in broiler chicken. Reduce the initial pressure cooking time to 2 whistles (about 7-8 minutes).
To make this in a heavy-bottomed pot (Dutch oven), follow all steps until adding the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed. Let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.
Add 1 cup of diced potatoes or carrots along with the tomatoes to make the dish more wholesome.
For a milder version, reduce the number of green chillies to 2 and use a milder red chilli powder like Kashmiri red chilli powder.
Country chicken is rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The basmati rice provides complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of energy, keeping you full and energized for longer.
Spices like turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost immunity and overall health.
Herbs like mint and coriander, along with spices like ginger and garlic, are known to aid digestion and improve gut health.
One serving of Natu Kodi Pulao (approximately 450g) contains around 600-700 calories. The exact count depends on the fat content of the chicken and the amount of ghee used.
Natu Kodi Pulao can be part of a balanced diet. Country chicken is leaner than broiler chicken and is a great source of protein. The dish also contains beneficial spices. However, it is a calorie-dense meal, so portion control is recommended.
'Natu Kodi' means country chicken or free-range chicken. It has a gamier flavor and firmer texture than regular broiler chicken. You can use broiler chicken, but you must reduce the initial pressure cooking time to 2 whistles (about 7-8 minutes) to avoid overcooking it.
Mushy pulao is usually caused by too much water, overcooking, or not soaking the rice properly. Ensure you use the exact water ratio (2.5 cups for 2 cups of soaked rice in a pressure cooker) and do not cook for more than 2 whistles. Also, fluff the rice gently with a fork, not a spoon.
Yes, you can. Cook the chicken in a heavy-bottomed pot until tender (this will take longer, about 30-40 minutes). Then, add the soaked rice and water, bring to a boil, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
The heat in this dish comes from green chillies and red chilli powder. To make it milder, reduce the quantity of both. You can also de-seed the green chillies for less heat. To make it spicier, increase them or add a pinch of black pepper powder.