Easy Chicken Pulao

Wash your rice in a few changes of water until it runs clear then soak while you start your pulao.
Heat oil in a pot big enough to cook your pulao in
Add the onions and cook on medium heat till amber

add the chicken and saute until the pieces are all white
Add ▢1 tbsp garlic paste
▢1.5 tbsp ginger paste
▢2 tsp salt
▢2 tsp coriander powder
▢1 tsp whole black pepper
▢½ tbsp cumin seeds
▢1-inch piece cinnamon
▢3 black cardamoms
▢5-6 whole red chillies
▢1 bay leaf
▢1 piece of nutmeg
▢2 pieces mace
▢4-5 whole green chillies
, except the green chillies, Mix well, saute on medium high heat for two minutes

Let the masala come to a boil, then simmer on low until the chicken is done. The chicken releases it's own liquid so you shouldn't need to add any unless the masala seems like it will stick/burn.
When the masala is ready the oil will sepaerate and the chicken will be tender. This can take anywhere between 25-30 minutes depending on your chicken.

Once the chicken is done add the rice, green chillies, and 3.5 cups of water to the pot along with 1.5 tsp salt
Mix well and taste, it should be salty.
Bring the pulao to a boil and cook partially covered until almost all the water has evaporated then close the lid completely for 10-12 minutes until the remaining moisture has absorbed and the rice is done.

Serve with a side of salad and Nestle mint Raita.