Recipe of Aloo Matar Pulao

Indian Rice (Pulao)

Aloo matar pulao is an easy one pot meal.

Recipe Summary Indian Rice (Pulao)

When I grew up as a child in India, I always enjoyed this wonderful festive rice which was served at weddings or other special occasions. Also good with Indian curry.

Ingredients | Aloo Matar Pulao

¼ teaspoon saffron threads or ground turmeric

6 cups boiling water

½ cup vegetable shortening

2 medium onions, chopped

2 (1 inch) pieces cinnamon stick

4 whole cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

10 cardamom seeds

4 ½ cups long-grain white rice

1 cup plain yogurt

2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Place saffron threads into boiling water, set aside to steep.

Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavor, stirring constantly.

Pour in the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a cloth folded into 4 layers. Place a lid over the cloth and cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds before serving.

Info | Aloo Matar Pulao

prep: 30 mins cook: 40 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings

TAG : Indian Rice (Pulao)

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