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    Home » Gluten Free Recipes

    RICE PULAO

    Published: Feb 19, 2016 · Modified: Nov 17, 2016 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Rice Pulao or Pilaf is a delicious and flavorful vegan recipe prepared using vegetables of your choice and aromatic spices.
    Rice Pulao or Pilaf or Pulav

    I love pulao since childhood and whenever I have tried it at different places the preparation and the taste was completely different. Only thing that was common was the whole garam masalas that were added in the recipe. Based off these experiences I have recreated many of these pulav versions at home. Here I am presenting a recipe that is simple to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious.

    Traditionally the rice is cooked along with a masala. But for this recipe I have cooked the rice separately and then tossed it with the masala. This allows you to make use of any left over rice for preparing pulav. Add any vegetables of your choice. I generally add those available in my pantry.

    I recommend you to add whole garam masala in the recipe. But see that you do not add too much, as this may give a strong flavor. This recipe is so tasty that it can be served alone and you will not need any raita or side dish.

    Rice Pulao or Pilaf or Pulav

    Preparation time : 30 minutes
    Serves : 2

    Ingredients for Rice Pulao

    Rice - 1 cup
    Onion chopped - 1
    Ginger grated - 1
    Garlic chopped - 3
    Green chilies chopped - 1
    Tomato chopped - 1
    Carrot chopped - 1
    Green Beans chopped - 6
    Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
    Kitchen king masala - ½ tsp
    Red chile powder - ½ tsp
    Salt - to taste
    Dried mint leaves - ½ tsp
    Asafoetida - ⅛ tsp
    Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    Bay leaf - 1
    Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
    Cardamom seeds - 2
    Cloves - 1
    Star anise - 1 (optional)
    Marati moggu - 1 (optional)
    Mace - 1 (optional)
    Cashews - 1 tbsp
    Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp

    Steps to prepare Rice Pulao

    Step I

    • Wash and cook the rice according to package instructions.
    • I have used jasmine rice. For 1 cup of rice, add 1 ½ cup of water, bring it to boil and simmer it for 10 minutes. Add salt and drizzle oil while cooking the rice.
    • If you are using left over rice, then ignore step I

    Step II

    • Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, cloves, star anise, marati moggu, mace and saute for 30 seconds.
    • Now add the cashews, onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and saute till they become translucent. Add pinch of salt while sauteing the onion as this makes it cook faster.

    Step III

    • Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and tomato and saute till tomato becomes soft.
    • Add vegetables of your choice, salt, garam masala, kitchen king masala, red chilli powder, sprinkle some water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step IV

    • Add the cooked rice, dried mint leaves and toss till everything is well combined.
    • Rice Pulao / Pilaf is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.

    Rice Pulao or Pilaf or Pulav

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. sunitha

      May 31, 2016 at 10:57 am

      wer is available kitchen king masala?

      Reply
      • Kushi

        May 31, 2016 at 11:30 am

        Any Indian store!

        Reply
    2. rajani

      June 01, 2016 at 4:37 am

      I have been trying to get marathi moggu. Can u suggest another name in English or hindi which the local kirana shopkeeper will understand. Thanks

      Reply
      • Kushi

        June 01, 2016 at 6:48 am

        Oh It's easy available in South India. I really don't know what is it called in hindi. I add it to get flavor. If you add other spices you can ignore this one in the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Hannam

      November 17, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Wat is mace plz

      Reply
      • Kushi

        November 17, 2016 at 11:51 am

        It is kind of spice just added to give aroma. You can skip it if it is not available.

        Reply
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