Tikka Rice Platter Recipe

ISLAMABAD: This delectable dish combines tender, flavorful chicken tikka with aromatic masala rice for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ingredients:

For Chicken Tikka:

• 3-4 chicken leg & thigh pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 3 tbsp Tikka masala
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp chili sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange food color
• 1/2 cup oil (for frying)
• 1-2 heated charcoal (for smoking)
• 1 tsp oil (for smoke)

For Masala Rice:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 green cardamom
• 1-2 star anise
• 2-3 black cardamom
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 5 cups water
• 3 cups soaked rice

Instructions:

1. Make cuts on the chicken pieces.
2. Place chicken in a bowl, add yogurt, Tikka masala, ginger garlic paste, oil, chilli sauce, lemon juice, and orange food colour. Mix well and marinate for thirty minutes.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add marinated chicken pieces and cook each side for 1-2 mins. Add leftover marinade, cover, and cook until chicken is fully done. Set aside.
4. Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds, green cardamom, star anise, and black cardamom. Sauté for a minute.
5. Add onion and cook until brown. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and salt, and mix well.
6. Add water and bring to a boil. Add rice and cook until 80% water dries out.
7. Cover and steam over low flame for 10-12 mins.
8. Serve Masala Rice with Chicken Tikka and savour the flavours. Enjoy your feast!