How to Make Whole Spice Fragrant Rice (Pulao) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whole Spice Fragrant Rice, also known as Pulao, is a popular Indian rice dish that is aromatic, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This dish is made with basmati rice, a long-grain rice that is known for its fragrant aroma and light, fluffy texture. The addition of whole spices such as cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon, gives this dish a rich and complex flavor profile that pairs perfectly with a wide range of Indian curries and gravies.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 pods green cardamom
  • 1 pod black cardamom
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
  • 1 large potato, sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 green chile pepper, slit
  • 1 cup basmati rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 31 mins
  • Total Time: 46 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds, green cardamom, and black cardamom; cook and stir until starting to sputter, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stir onion into the pot; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and water; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potato; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato; cook until juices start to evaporate, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour water into the pot; add green chile pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour in rice; cook until rice comes up to the surface of the water, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 605mg