About
Pulao is a popular one pot rice dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is also called as pilaf or pilau. It is made by cooking rice, typically long grain basmati rice,along with spices, vegetables, and sometimes meat or seafood. The spices used vary from region to region, but typically include cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and cumin. Pulao is usually served with a side of raita, a yogurt-based condiment.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.8
Fats
21.3
Carbs
1.4
Fibre
0.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Bay Leaves
2
Cinnamon Sticks
2
Cardamom Pods
2
Cloves
2
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Onion, finely chopped
1
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 teaspoons
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon
Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, etc.)
1/2 cup
Cashew Nuts
1/2 cup
Raisins
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat Ghee and Oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add Bay Leaves, Cinnamon Sticks, Cardamom Pods and Cloves.
Step 4:
Add Cumin Seeds and Onion. Saute until the Onion turns golden brown.
Step 5:
Add Green Chillies, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric Powder. Saute for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Add Mixed Vegetables, Cashew Nuts and Raisins. Saute for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add the soaked Basmati Rice and Salt. Saute for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Add Water and mix well.
Step 9:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Step 10:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Pulao with a fork.
Step 11:
Serve hot with Raita or any Curry of your choice.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 74280 users have chowed down on Pulao a whopping 133298 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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Who preferred this food the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 74280 users have chowed down on Pulao a whopping 133298 times.
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