Classic Pulao Recipe

Name: Classic Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice; 2 1/4 cups chicken stock; None None Pinch saffron threads; 3 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 None cinnamon stick; 6 None cardamom pods; 1 None bay leaf; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
None None Pinch saffron threads
3 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 None cinnamon stick
6 None cardamom pods
1 None bay leaf
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, toasted

1
Place rice in medium bowl; cover with cold water. Let stand 20 mins then drain.
2
Heat chicken stock and saffron in small saucepan.
3
Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion softens. Add cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf; cook, stirring, 2 mins. Add rice; cook, stirring 2 mins.
4
Add stock mixture and raisins; simmer, covered about 10 mins or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 mins.
5
Sprinkle pulao with cashews just before serving.

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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: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, 2 1/4 cups chicken stock, None None Pinch saffron threads, 3 tbsp butter, and more.

Yes, Classic Pulao falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Pulao

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