मसाला पुलाव | pulao | masala | rice | cooked rice | chawal

Masala pulao is a flavorful Indian rice dish made by cooking rice with a blend of aromatic spices and vegetables. The dish typically includes ingredients like rice, mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and beans), onions, and an assortment of spices like cumin, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon. The spices are often toasted in ghee or oil before adding the vegetables and rice. The mixture is then cooked together until the rice is tender and infused with the rich flavors of the spices. Masala pulao is commonly served as a main course and can be enjoyed on its own or with yogurt, raita, or a side of curry.
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मसाला पुलाव | pulao | masala | rice | cooked rice | chawal

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for masala pulao rice:

Ingredients:
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
– 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
– 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.)
– 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 4-5 whole cloves
– 2-3 green cardamom pods
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 2-3 tablespoons oil or ghee
– Salt to taste
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:
1. Wash the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.

2. Heat oil or ghee in a large pot or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

3. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.

6. Add the mixed vegetables and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

7. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Sauté gently for a couple of minutes to coat the rice with the masala.

8. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.

9. If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 1 whistle on medium heat. If using a regular pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

10. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods if you can find them.

11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

12. Serve the masala pulao hot with yogurt, raita, or any side dish of your choice.

Enjoy your delicious homemade masala pulao rice!

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