About
Rice Pulao is a popular dish in India made with rice, spices, vegetables, and meat or meat substitutes like soya chunks. The rice is cooked with spices or broth and then mixed with the other ingredients. It is usually served with a side of raita or yogurt. Rice Pulao can also be made with brown rice to boost fiber intake.
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 tablespoons
Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, Corn, etc.)
2 cups
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Water
4 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 15 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 let them crackle.
Step 5:
Add Onion and Green Chillies and sauté until the Onion turns golden brown.
Step 6:
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and sauté for a minute.
Step 7:
Add Mixed Vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8:
Add Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Coriander Leaves and Salt.
Step 9:
Add the soaked Basmati Rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 10:
Add Water and stir well.
Step 11:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Step 12:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Rice Pulao with a fork.
Step 13:
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! 10595 users have chowed down on Rice Pulao a whopping 14346 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10595 users have chowed down on Rice Pulao a whopping 14346 times.
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