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    Home » Recipes » Variety Rice - Veg » Onion Pulao

    Onion Pulao

    Posted on Mar 10, 2016 · Last Updated on Jan 27, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Onion Pulao is one simple Pulao which can be prepared in just 10mins. It calls for simple ingredients. Perfect for a lunchbox

    onion pulao

    Onion Pulao is one simple Pulao which can be prepared in just 10mins. It calls for simple ingredients. If we have cooked Basmati rice we can prepare the pulao in no time. This will have a slight sweet taste due to the onion and nuts added.

    Onion pulao

    How to prepare Onion Pulao

         1)     Soak  Basmati rice in water for about 30 mins. Bring in lot of water to boil and cook the basmati rice. Once cooked strain it and set aside.
     
     
          2)     Take Ghee and oil in a kadai and fry the chopped onions until it caramelizes. Fry the cashew nuts and Raisins also along with the onions. The onion should become golden brown in colour. Remove everything to a plate once it’s done.
        3)     Now in the same kadai add in the remaining ghee and oil and add mustard seeds ,Pepper Corns and Curry leaves, let in splutter by itself and now add the cooked Basmati Rice in the kadai .Add in Sugar and Salt .Stir well and wait until the sugar caramelizes. It might take about a min.
     
    )     4) Now add in the Fried onions to the kadai and mix well. Also at last add in Cinnamon Powder and mix well and switch off the flame. Tasty Onion Pulao is now ready to be served.
     
     

    Tasty Onion Pulao is now ready to serve

    Onion pulao

    Tips & Variations

    • The Key taste of this pulao lies in the caramelization of the onions, so don’t be in a hurry. This might take about 15 mins if done in a slow flame. High flame might burn the onions.
    • You can skip the oil and do the entire process with Ghee .It gives a wonderful aroma to the pulao.
    • Don’t skip the sugar and Cinnamon Powder as it enhances the taste of the pulao.
    • This Onion pulao will be mildly sweet due to the caramelization of the onion.
    • This Pulao can be prepared very quickly if we have the onions handy. This is a great Lunch box idea.
    • Tastes best when served with any spicy chicken or vegetable Gravy.

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    Onion Pulao

    Onion Pulao is one simple Pulao which can be prepared in just 10mins. It calls for simple ingredients.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • 3 Onion
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 8 Cashew Nuts
    • 5 Raisins
    • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
    • 1 tsp Pepper corns
    • 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds
    • 2 tbsp Sugar
    • Salt ½ tsp or to taste
    • ⅛ tsp Cinnamon Powder

    Instructions 

    • Soak Basmati rice in water for about 30 mins. Bring in lot of water to boil and cook the basmati rice. Once cooked strain it and set aside.
    • Take Ghee and oil in a kadai and fry the chopped onions until it caramelizes. Fry the cashew nuts and Raisins also along with the onions. The onion should become golden brown in colour. Remove everything to a plate once it’s done.
    • Now in the same kadai add in the remaining ghee and oil and add mustard seeds ,Pepper Corns and Curry leaves, let in splutter . Next add the cooked Basmati Rice in the kadai .Add in Sugar and Salt .Stir well and wait until the sugar caramelizes. It might take about a min.
    • Now add in the Fried onions to the kadai and mix well. Also at last add in Cinnamon Powder and mix well and switch off the flame.
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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