Pulao Recipe

Here’s a simple 5-step Pulao recipe:

1. Prep the Rice
• Rinse 1.5 cups basmati rice until the water runs clear.
• Soak for 20–30 minutes, then drain.


2. Sauté Whole Spices
• Heat 2–3 tbsp ghee or oil in a pot.
• Add: 1 bay leaf, 4–5 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2–3 cardamom pods, 1 tsp cumin.
• Let them splutter.


3. Cook the Vegetables
• Add 1 sliced onion and sauté until light golden.
• Add mixed veggies (1 cup peas, carrots, beans, potatoes).
• Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
• Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly.


4. Add Rice & Water
• Add the soaked rice and gently stir.
• Season with salt.
• Pour in 2.5–3 cups water (depending on rice type).
• Optional: add a few mint/coriander leaves.


5. Cook & Rest
• Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 12–15 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let it rest (covered) for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.