About
It is basically a simple vegetable pulao recipe with basic vegetables and spices which impact the color of the rice and hence while pulao recipe. It is also known as the premium pulao recipe which is typically prepared for occasions and celebration feasts due to its royal look. This can be served as it is without any sides, yet the best combination side is the mirchi ka salan or mixed vegetable kurma with thin gravy. It can also be an ideal lunch box recipe too. There are myriad types of pulao recipes, which are mainly derived from the types of ingredients or spice or herbs added to it. These are generally either green or reddish-orange in color due to the set of chilies and herbs used in them. However, when these are skipped you would get a white-colored pulao which looks royal and premium. This does not mean that it is less flavored or tasteless. The set of spices and vegetables helps to retain the white color of the rice yet makes it a perfect pulao recipe.How to make white pulao
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, 1 javetri, 5 cloves and 3 tbsp cashew. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 3 chilli and saute slightly.
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further add 1 carrot, 1 potato, 10 beans and 3 tbsp peas.
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saute until the vegetables turn crunchy.
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pour in 4 cup water and ¾ tbsp salt. mix well.
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once the water comes to a boil, add 2 cup basmati rice and ½ lemon. make sure to soak the rice for at least 20 minutes.
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mix well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked well.
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finally, white pulao is ready to enjoy.
How to make spicy gravy for pulao
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firstly, in a pan take 2 tbsp peanut, 2 tbsp dry coconut and 2 tbsp sesame.
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roast until the spices turn aromatic.
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cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
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add 1 tomato and grind to a smooth paste. keep aside.
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in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin and pinch hing. splutter the tempering.
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further, add ½ onion, few curry leaves and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute slightly.
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keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add the prepared masala paste and cook until the oil separates.
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pour in 3 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
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boil for 5 minutes or until the oil separates.
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finally, spicy pulao gravy is ready to enjoy with white pulao.
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Notes
- Firstly, make sure to soak the rice well, or else the rice will not get cooked well.
- Also, you can add vegetables or skip them totally as we will be serving them with spicy pulao gravy.
- Additionally, do not over-fry the vegetables, or else they will change the colour of the pulao.
- finally, white pulao with spicy gravy tastes great for lunch boxes.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/white-veg-pulao-recipe/