Rice Pulao Recipe

Name: Rice Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 300 g basmati rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 cardamom pods, slightly crushed; 2 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 600 ml boiling water

Servings: persons

300 g basmati rice
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
600 ml boiling water

1
Wash rice, rinse and set aside to drain.
2
In a large saucepan saute onion in the oil until soft.
3
Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook for two minutes.
4
Add the salt and all the powdered spices and mix well.
5
Add the rice and mix until the rice is well coated by the spices.
6
Add the remaining ingredients including the boiling water.
7
Cover the pan with a sheet of foil and its lid. Try to get a good seal.
8
Allow to simmer slowly for 15 minutes. Do not remove the lid to peek.
9
After 15 minutes,turn off the heat, remove the lid, fork through the rice to make it fluffy and cover again for 5 minutes.
10
Serve with curry or enjoy on its own!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g basmati rice, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rice 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.

Rice Pulao

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