Bulgur Pulao Recipe

Name: Bulgur Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 cup basmati rice (white or brown); 1 chopped onion; 1 cup bulgur, slightly toasted in oven (coarse grind); 2 cups mixed vegetables (grated carrots, chopped mushrooms, cauliflower); 1 tablespoon oil; Seasonings; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; Garnish; 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup olive

Servings: persons

3/4 cup basmati rice (white or brown)
1 chopped onion
1 cup bulgur, slightly toasted in oven (coarse grind)
2 cups mixed vegetables (grated carrots, chopped mushrooms, cauliflower)
1 tablespoon oil
Seasonings
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
Garnish
1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup olive

1
Check, rinse and drain the rice.
2
Heat the oil in a 3-quart pot on medium heat.
3
Add cumin seeds; as soon as they change color, add chopped onions.
4
Stir until the onions are translucent.
5
Stir in the bulgur and cook for a couple of minutes.
6
Add the rice, vegetables and salt; stir for about 5 minutes.
7
Add 3 cups water (31/2 for presoaked brown rice).
8
When the water starts to boil (in about 5 minutes), lower the heat, add garam masala, and let the rice simmer, covered, until cooked (15 to 20 minutes for white rice, 40 to 50 minutes for brown rice).
9
Garnish and serve hot.
10
Variation: Add some wild rice for chewy texture and smoky flavor.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup basmati rice (white or brown), 1 chopped onion, 1 cup bulgur, slightly toasted in oven (coarse grind), 2 cups mixed vegetables (grated carrots, chopped mushrooms, cauliflower), and more.

Yes, Bulgur Pulao falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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