Plain Pulao Recipe (Basmati Pulao)
Plain Pulao or Basmati pulao is a fragrant rice dish made with basmati rice, whole spices, dried fruits, nuts, saffron and ghee. This simple pulao can be served with any spicy accompaniments like chicken gravy, paneer butter masala or peas curry. Learn how to make fluffy pulao with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice optional
For Tempering Spices
- 4 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Shahi Jeera | Black Cumin Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 4 pods Cardamom
- 3 no Cloves
- 1 no Bay Leaf
Nuts & Dried Fruits
- ¼ cup Cashews
- ¼ cup Kishmish | Golden Raisins
For Steeping Saffron
- ¼ teaspoon Saffron
- 3 tablespoon Warm Milk
Instructions
- Wash and soak rice for 30 mins. Strain in a colander and set aside.
- Heat ghee in a pot, add nuts and raisins and fry till golden. Strain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, take saffron in a bowl, add warm milk and let it sit for 5 mins.
- In the same pan, add whole spices and mix well. Add in water and rice. Add salt and sugar and mix well. Bring it to a boil, and boil for 5 mins on high heat till most of the water is absorbed. Now cover the pan with a lid and put it on lowest heat possible and cook for 5 more mins.
- Now open the pan, add saffron milk and cover it again and cook for 5 more mins on very low heat. Now remove the pan from heat and add fried raisins and cashews. Set aside for 5 mins. Fluff up the rice and serve.
Video
Notes
- Soak basmati rice for atleast 30 mins. You can soak it anywhere from 30 mins to 1 hour. Add 2 parts water to 1 part rice.
- Use good quality ghee, basmati rice and saffron, because those are the ones which gives the aroma.
- Once pulao is done cooking, turn off the heat and let the pulao stand for at least 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Plain Pulao Recipe (Basmati Pulao)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
390
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
1181
mg
51
%
Potassium
223
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
42
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
57
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.