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
