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Pulao
Recipe For A Wholesome One-Pot Meal

31 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
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Instant pulao is a hearty one-pot recipe where basmati rice is cooked with assorted vegetables and fresh herbs in the fragrant masala paste. Additionally, paneer and cashews are added for richness. This dish is quick to prepare and is perfect for your lunch and dinner when you are looking for a filling meal.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For Masala Paste
½ cupMint (pudina)
½ cupCoriander
5 clovesGarlic
2 inchGinger
2Green chillies
½ tspCloves
2 inchCinnamon
4Cardamom pods
½ tspPepper
For Pulao
2 tbspGhee
2Bay leaves
1 tspCumin seeds
2Onion (sliced)
1Carrot (chopped)
1Potato (chopped)
3 tbspPeas
10Beans (chopped)
½Capsicum (chopped)
½ tsp + 1 tspSalt
3 cupsWater
1½ cupsBasmati rice (soaked 20 minutes)
½ Lemon
For Roasting
2 tspGhee
8 cubesPaneer
2 tbspCashews

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Description - Step 1

Make The Masala Paste

Begin by preparing a paste of mint, coriander, garlic, ginger, green chillies, cloves, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon in a mixer jar. Use water for that exact smooth texture. This paste will work as the heart of the pulao.

Description - Step 2

Temper the spices

Now, heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, making sure to use a medium flame. Then add bay leaves and cumin seeds. Wait for some time until they sizzle and release their fragrance. This tempering creates a flavourful base for rice and vegetables to absorb.

Description - Step 3

Sauté onions and vegetables

Then, add sliced onions and cook until they turn soft but not browned. Next, add carrot, potato, beans, peas, capsicum, and salt. Stir well and sauté for a minute so the vegetables start absorbing the spice aroma.

Description - Step 4

Cook with masala paste

Mix in the prepared masala paste. Stir and cook until the raw smell of ginger and garlic fades. The paste will coat the vegetables and deepen the flavour of the pulao.

Description - Step 5

Add rice and water

Pour in 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add soaked basmati rice, salt, and lemon juice. Mix gently, ensuring the rice is evenly spread without breaking the grains.

Description - Step 6

Pressure cook pulao

Cover the cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. Allow the steam to release naturally. This ensures the rice cooks perfectly while staying fluffy and separate.

Description - Step 7

Roast and serve

In a small pan, heat ghee. Add paneer cubes and cashews. Roast until the cashews turn golden and the paneer develops a light crust. This adds crunch and richness to the pulao. Gently mix the roasted paneer and cashews into the pulao. Be careful not to break the rice grains. Serve hot and enjoy the aroma of freshly cooked herbs and spices.

Step 1
Make The Masala Paste
5 Minutes
Step 2
Temper the spices
2 Minutes
Step 3
Sauté onions and vegetables
4 Minutes
Step 4
Cook with masala paste
2 Minutes
Step 5
Add rice and water
3 Minutes
Step 6
Pressure cook pulao
10 Minutes
Step 7
Roast and serve
5 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Serve the pulao in a wide bowl so the toppings are visible.

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Pairing Instructions

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You can place pulao with a bowl of raita or dal for a balanced meal.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Before serving, garnish the pulao with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon.

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