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Aloo Pulao

Aloo Pulao

by Nabeela Kauser
This aloo pulao recipe is a simple one pot rice dish that is perfect for dinner. Chunks of potatoes paired with lightly spiced soft and tender basmati rice. Serve this delicious rice recipe with a side of mint raita or yoghurt chutney.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Potatoes Aloo
  • 300 g Rice
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • 8 Cloves Laung
  • 3 Black Cardamom
  • 1 tsp Peppercorn
  • 1 Piece Cinnamon
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 Onions
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 600 ml Water

Instructions

  • In a bowl cover the rice completely with cold water and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes
  • Whilst the rice is soaking in a pot heat up the oil until hot then add the whole spices and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  • Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and green chillies then cook for another 1-2 minutes
  • Add the finely sliced onions and cook on medium for 6-8 minutes until browned – add a few tablespoons of the water to allow the onions to release some colour then cook for another 1-2 minutes
  • As the onions are cooking chop the potatoes into chunks then add into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the salt with the rest of the spices then cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add the water then bring it to a gentle boil
  • Drain the rice then add into the pan and stir before increasing the heat to high then cook for 6-8 minutes
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until most of the water is absorbed
  • Reduce the heat to low then cover and cook for 15 minutes
  • Serve with mint raita and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 461mgPotassium: 582mgFibre: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Aloo, Comfort Food, Food, Potato, Recipe, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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