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# Masala Pulao Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 inch cinnamon, 3 pod cardamom, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp fennel and 1 tsp cumin. saute until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-3.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste and 1 chilli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute well until onions change colour slightly.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-5.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-8.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 carrot, ½ potato and 3 tbsp peas.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute for a minute or until vegetables are coated well with the masala.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in 1 cup basmati rice, 2 tbsp coriander and saute gently for a minute. make sure to soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pour 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-13.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice gets cooked completely. you can alternatively, pressure cook for 2 minutes on medium flame.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **masala pulao** with boondi raita.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg-pulav-masala-veg-pulao-2-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="spicy masala veg pulav" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, make sure to use basmati rice for better flavour.

* also, add vegetables of your choice to make nutritious pulao.

* additionally, you can use biryani masala in place of garam masala for variation.

* finally, **masala pulao recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/masala-pulao-recipe-spicy-masala-veg/)
</Note>