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Orange Pulav | Orange Pulao

February 23, 2016 By Vidya Srinivasan 25 Comments

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IMG_6150Orange Pulav with fresh orange juice, mint leaves, peas and spices. If you are a big fan of citrus flavor this Orange pulao is perfect for your taste buds. This rice is great for kids and adults as a lunch box. Rice cooked in orange juice gives nice flavor to the pilaf.

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I think Weekends always come with a fast forward button, Two days just flew so fast.  Usually I am less active during weekends and Monday morning I think about my new post. This week  Sowmya from Tumas Tongue Treat made it  easy for me. Yesterday she pinged me and said she posted my “Orange Pulav” in her space. Yes this is my guest post for her blog.

 I was so excited when Sowmya asked to me write a post for her blog. Blogging world introduced many amazing people to me, and I connected to Sowmya few months ago. We have been chatting since then. I was very happy when I knew both our kids share their birthdays and have something in common in name too 🙂 

Sowmya is very friendly and helpful. She asked me if I can a write a post for her, and I was very happy and accepted, but with a little doubt on what to write.  I am a big fan of her pics and told her that my pics are not as good as hers. Without second thoughts she shared tips and offered to help me whenever needed. Happy to have such a sweet virtual friend. I love her home style cooking with a story about the recipe and cool pics. 

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Thanks to Sowmya for giving me an opportunity to write for her space.

I was confused for choosing a recipe for her, I gave her few options and she picked this “Orange Pulav” for the guest post.  As Chinese year (Feb 8)was about to come when I asked her, she choose this recipe, but as always lazy me delayed in sending the recipe and sent her after a week. I have one more pending guest post for a friend and you all can see the post in march!!
 
One pot meal is such boon.  There are days when I feel like spending minimum time in the kitchen. Those days I immediately think about some quick variety rice.  I personally like the flavors of whole garam masala spices and usually add it almost many recipes I do.
 
During my school days Amma use to pack Lemon rice, Coconut rice, Tomato Rice, Coriander Rice , peas pulav, sweet corn pulav and Vegetable Pulav  for lunch box. With minimal ingredients, citrus flavor creates such a great taste in lemon rice. If you are a big fan of Lemon rice, this Orange pulav will definitely please your taste buds.
 
Orange Pulav is a trial with yet another citrus fruit. Whole Spices complements the taste. I remember my mom adding turmeric powder in Lemon rice for yellow color, I have added saffron to give nice orange color to this yummy pulav. 
 
Rich in Vitamin C this pulav not only tasty but also healthy for kids and Adults.  Orange color  from saffron and orange juice with green color from peas make this a great colorful treat for kids:-)
 
Hop on to Sowmya’s page for the recipe

http://www.tumastonguetreats.com/2016/02/orange-pulav-orange-rice-orange-pilaf.html

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Ingredients:

Rice – 1/2 cup
Orange Juice – 1/2 cup
Saffron – 1/8 tsp
Water – 1/2 cup
Onion – 1, medium,thinly sliced
Ginger & Garlic paste – 1 tsp
Green chilli – 1, big, slit
Fresh/ Frozen Peas – 1/4 cup
Mint – few
Salt – as needed
Oil – 1/2 tbsp
Bay leaves – 1
Cinnamon – 1/4 stick
Cardamom – 2
Star anise – 1

Method:

  • Soak the rice in Luke warm water for 30 minutes – 1 hour
  • Add oil in a pan and cook on medium heat. When oil is hot, add the whole spices and cook for 40 seconds. Add onion, garlic ginger paste and green chilli, cook till the onion becomes translucent

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  • Add the peas and sauté for minute. Add rice and sauté for another minute
  • Add mint, water, salt, saffron and orange juice; close the lid and cook the rice, stirring it occasionally

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  • Fluff the cooked Pulav and serve it with raita/ chops/ salna/or any gravy.

Orange Pulav | Orange Pilaf | Orange Rice

Aromatic Orange Pulav with fresh orange juice, mint leaves, peas and spices. If you are a big fan of citrus flavor this Pilaf is perfect for your taste buds. This rice is great for kids and adults as a lunch box special. Rice cooked in orange juice gives nice flavor to the pulav
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Course: Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Rice - 1/2 cup
  • Orange Juice - 1/2 cup
  • Saffron - 1/8 tsp
  • Water - 1/2 cup
  • Onion - 1 medium,thinly sliced
  • Ginger & Garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Green chilli - 1 big, slit
  • Fresh/ Frozen Peas - 1/4 cup
  • Mint – few
  • Salt – as needed
  • Oil - 1/2 tbsp
  • Bay leaves – 1
  • Cinnamon - 1/4 stick
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Star anise – 1

Instructions

  • Soak the rice in Luke warm water for 30 minutes - 1 hour
  • Add oil in a pan and cook on medium heat. When oil is hot, add the whole spices and cook for 40 seconds. Add onion, garlic ginger paste and green chilli, cook till the onion becomes translucent
  • Add the peas and sauté for minute. Add rice and sauté for another minute
  • Add mint, water, salt, saffron and orange juice; close the lid and cook the rice, stirring it occasionally. Fluff the cooked Pulav and serve it with raita/ chops/ salna/or any gravy.
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Notes

• I have used fresh orange juice without adding sugar. If you are using store-brought juice, use unsweetened
• Pulav can also be cooked in Rice cooker or pressure cooker
• If you are using dry peas, cook it separately and add it to the pulav
• Saffron gives nice color to the rice. Pinch of turmeric powder can be added instead
• Vegetables like carrot, beans, potato, corn, bell pepper extra can be added
• Cashew, almond can be added for extra crunch
• If you prefer the pulav to be slightly sweet, pineapple, raisin, apple etc. can be added towards the end
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  1. Aruna says

    February 23, 2016 at 02:06

    Thank you for introducing me to a new blogger! Great recipe, Vidya.

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  2. Swapna says

    February 23, 2016 at 05:56

    Looks super healthy and delicious..

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  3. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 23, 2016 at 07:37

    Love orange pilaf and this pilaf look so yummy and so citrusy. Lovely share, Vidya!

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  4. Sundari says

    February 23, 2016 at 08:51

    yummy and colourful rice!!

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  5. Gloria says

    February 23, 2016 at 09:45

    that’s a lovely aromatic rice..

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  6. Loretta says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:58

    Rice in any form can be so versatile, I’d love to try this new recipe incorporating citrus flavors in the rice. Fresh and beautiful!

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  7. Antonia says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:55

    Congratulations on the guest post! She chose a great dish for you to post. Delicious Vidya!

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  8. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    February 23, 2016 at 14:54

    So delicious with the lovely citrus flavors!

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  9. CHCooks says

    February 24, 2016 at 02:22

    So nice Vidya 🙂

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  10. Sowmya says

    February 24, 2016 at 04:08

    Thanks for being my guest Vidya!

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  11. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:35

    Thanks for introducing me to owmya from Tumas Tongue Treat, Vidya – this orange pilaf/pulav sounds wonderful !

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  12. Alok Singhal says

    February 24, 2016 at 13:08

    I can feel the aroma at my place of this delicacy 🙂

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  13. cheri says

    February 24, 2016 at 14:51

    HI Vidya, what an amazing rice dish, love the spices you used.

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  14. Nish Kitchen says

    February 24, 2016 at 17:26

    I never knew oranges made a great combination with rice. This is a must try recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne) says

    February 24, 2016 at 19:18

    Loved the recipe nice variation on lemon rice
    Great clicks

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  16. srividhya says

    February 24, 2016 at 20:03

    Good one vidya

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  17. demeter | beaming baker says

    February 25, 2016 at 07:13

    Great idea for the guest post! This orange rice looks delicious. I hope the weekend doesn’t fly by too fast again. 🙂

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  18. Bharani says

    February 25, 2016 at 09:02

    looks very nice … I have heard but never tried…and I love oranges so this is a must try recipe

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  19. kushi says

    February 25, 2016 at 19:21

    WOW! This is such a interesting recipe vidya. Looks beautiful and delicious!

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  20. Mullai Madavan says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:48

    Very innovative, pulav with orange sounds very interesting!

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  21. Revathi says

    March 4, 2016 at 13:08

    Such a unique rice recipe, Vidya. Looks very pretty too 🙂

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  22. Pushkala says

    February 25, 2020 at 18:04

    When u cook orange juice doesn’t it taste bitter ?

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      March 13, 2020 at 21:48

      Just like baking, cooked orange juice didn’t taste bitter

      Reply

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