Do you know that feeling you get when you eat that first bite of the perfect Chicken Pulao? How about the tingle when you hear a baghaar being poured over daal? Some foods are simultaneously comforting and exciting at the same time. This salan is up there for me.
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If you are a desi parent, especially one not residing in South Asia, then you know the mirch struggles. On the one hand you have children who may not love them chilies just yet, while on the other you have the adults that most certainly do. It has no chilies in it’s base which means you can pull some salan out for your little ones and then add green chilies to it to your hearts content. Your kiddos can get a little bit of desi flavour and the adults are happy too. My girls have loved this simple Pakistani salan at all ages and I hope yours do too. Looking for more Pakistani Chicken Recipes? Click here for some of our top rated ones!
Ingredients in White Chicken Salan
I love that this dish needs the simplest ingredients.
Chicken (read below for boneless subs)Onions - yellow cooking onions Ginger and Garlic PasteYoghurtWhole Spices: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamomPowdered Spices: Salt, Coriander Powder, Pepper, and Garam Masala Cilantro and Green Chilies
How to make a White Chicken Salan
Heat oil, add the spices. Once they sizzle, then add the onions Saute your onions on medium high heat until the edges start to change colour and then add your garlic and ginger paste and give it a quick saute Now add your spices, give it a quick stir and then add the chicken and saute till it changes colour Add ¾-1 cup of water and let the chicken simmer covered until tender. Once the chicken is tender add your room temperature yoghurt and simmer on medium low till the oil rises to the top. Now time for the fun stuff - check your seasoning, add your garam masala and pepper and then all the chilies you can handle and some fresh vibrant cilantro! dig in!
What do I serve with my White Chicken Salan?
I really think this is so lovely on it’s own with chapati or steaming basmati, but here are some other ideas. Hope you love this salan as much as we do! Please rate below and happy cooking! Pin me for later right here!
