Onion Rice | Onion pulao

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Indian onion rice

Onion pulao is a flavorful Indian rice dish made by cooking basmati rice with sautéed onions and aromatic spices. It's a popular dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with accompaniments like yogurt or a curry.

CAN I SKIP BIRYANI MASALA

Yes, but in that case add extra masala powders accordingly. 

RICE FOR  PULAO

I have used basmati rice. You can use any variety of rice according to your choice. Adjust water accordingly

SHOULD I SOAK RICE?

If you are following the recipe, avoid soaking.

how much water should i add for soaked rice

If you  soak the rice, use 1+1/2 cup of water for 1 cup of soaked rice

CAN I SKIP GHEE AND MAKE VEGAN onion PULAO?

Ghee gives amazing flavor to the biryani so I use prefer using ghee. If you are planning to make it vegan, skip ghee

CAN I SKIP CURD?

Yes, but in that case add tomatoes accordingly

SIDE DISH FOR onion BIRYANI

Biryani goes well with  gutti vankaya kura, kathirikai chops, plain kurma,  mirchi salan,and raita

CAN I COOK onion pulao IN THE instant pot?

Cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release 

VARIETY RICE

PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES

ingredients

2 + 1/2 cup onion

3/4 cup basmati rice

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

cinnamon

clove

1 + 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil

1/2 tablespoon ghee

1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

2 green chilli

required salt

coriander leaves

1 + 1/2 cup water

How to make onion pulao with step-by-step pictures

• First, Wash rice and keep aside

• Add oil to the cooker and heat

• When the display shows “hot” add bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, fennel seeds, cardamom and poppy seeds; splutter

• Furthermore add onion, green chilli, and ginger-garlic paste; sauté till onion turns translucent 

• add required salt, turmeric powder and biryani masala; mix well

• Furthermore add curd; mix well

• Add rice and mix well

• Furthermor, add water ; bring to a boil

• Add coriander leaves and mix well

• Make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
• Pressure cook for 2 whistles

• carefully open the lid
• Finally add ghee;Fluff the rice

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Ingredients

• 2 + 1/2 cup onion
• 3/4 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• cinnamon
• clove
• 1 + 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 2 green chilli
• required salt
• coriander leaves
• 1 + 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• First, Wash rice and keep aside
• Add oil to the cooker and heat
• When the display shows “hot” add bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, fennel seeds, cardamom and poppy seeds; splutter
• Furthermore add onion, green chilli, and ginger-garlic paste; sauté till onion turns translucent
• add required salt, turmeric powder and biryani masala; mix well
• Furthermore add curd; mix well
• Add rice and mix well
• Furthermor, add water ; bring to a boil
• Add coriander leaves and mix well
• Make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
• Pressure cook for 2 whistles
• carefully open the lid
• Finally add ghee;Fluff the rice

Video

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Notes

1. biryani masala is optional, but in that case add extra masala powders accordingly
2. I have used basmati rice. You can use any variety of rice according to your choice. Adjust water accordingly
3. If you are following the recipe, avoid soaking
4. If you soak the rice, use 1+1/2 cup of water for 1 cup of soaked rice
5. Ghee gives amazing flavor to the biryani so I use prefer using ghee. If you are planning to make it vegan, skip ghee
6. skip curd, but in that case add tomatoes accordingly
7. Biryani goes well with gutti vankaya kura, kathirikai chops, plain kurma, mirchi salan,and raita
8. instant pot- Cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release

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