March 29th 2023: Healthy Anytime Crackin' Snack Pistachios #WELLNESSWEDNESDAY

This #wellnesswednesday we bring to you a nut that you need to get crackin' to get snackin' - Pistachios. This lovely green hued nut is quickly gaining popularity as a healthy anytime snack. Often eaten roasted and salted - Pistachios are known for their Vitamin B6 content, an essential vitamin for blood sugar regulation and haemoglobin development. This nut formed a part of diets way back in 7500 BC and has a versatile protein, fiber and antioxidant profile - infact its rich in antioxidants that help slow aging and maintain good eyesight . Grab a bag of Pistachios at provfoods.in and try out Chef @sanjeevkapoor 's recipe for chicken pulao with the robust flavour of Pistachios.

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PISTA CHICKEN PULAO

Ingredients

• 1 cup ProV Salted & Roasted Pistachio
• 750 grams chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
• 1½ cups brown Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 2 tbsps ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 6-8 black peppercorns
• 4-5 green cardamoms
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 star anise
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp green chilli paste
• 2 tsps coriander powder
• ¼ cup yogurt
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups chicken stock
• Pomegranate raita to serve
• Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Method

1. Peel the ProV Salted & Roasted Pistachio and transfer on a plate.
2. Heat ghee in a non-stick deep pan. Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, green cardamoms, bay leaf, star anise, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves and sauté till fragrant.
3. Add onion, mix and cook till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add coriander powder and mix well. Add yogurt, mix and cook till fat separates.
5. Add the peeled pistachios and mix well. Add chicken and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add brown rice and mix. Add 3 cups chicken stock, mix and cook till it comes to a boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes or till done.
7. Transfer into a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprigs, serve hot with pomegranate raita.