1. Chicken Biryani Bowl:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- Biryani masala
- Cumin seeds: ~5g
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Ghee: ~30g
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish
- Recipe:
- In a pan, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, sliced onions, and sauté until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, and biryani masala. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add shredded chicken, cooked rice, and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander and mint. Serve hot.
2. Chicken Fried Rice:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- Soy sauce
- Green onions, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Eggs: 2
- Vegetable oil: ~30g
- Recipe:
- In a wok, heat oil, add minced garlic, and stir-fry mixed vegetables.
- Push the veggies to the side, crack eggs into the wok, scramble, and mix with vegetables.
- Add shredded chicken, cooked rice, soy sauce, and green onions. Stir-fry until well combined. Enjoy your quick chicken fried rice.
3. Chicken Pulao:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup basmati rice, soaked
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom)
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Turmeric powder
- Ghee: ~30g
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Recipe:
- In a pressure cooker, heat ghee, add whole spices, sliced onions, and sauté until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, shredded chicken, turmeric, and soaked rice. Mix well.
- Add water, close the lid, and cook until one whistle. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve your quick chicken pulao.
4. Chicken Khichdi:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice and 1/2 cup lentils (moong dal), soaked
- Cumin seeds: ~5g
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Turmeric powder
- Ghee: ~30g
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Recipe:
- In a pressure cooker, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, and sauté.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, shredded chicken, soaked rice, lentils, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add water, close the lid, and cook until two whistles. Serve hot chicken khichdi.
5. Chicken Jeera Rice:
- Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 300g cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
- Cumin seeds: ~5g
- Ghee: ~30g
- Green chilies, chopped
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Recipe:
- In a pan, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
- Add shredded chicken, cooked rice, and chopped green chilies. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander. Your quick and flavorful chicken jeera rice is ready.
These recipes are designed to be easy and delicious, perfect for bachelors who want a taste of home-cooked Indian meals. Adjust the quantities as needed and enjoy your meals!