Onion Pulao Recipe - Flavorful One-Pot Rice Dish
This one-pot onion pulao is the ultimate time and kitchen saviour! The combination of zesty golden onions, fluffy grains, and aromatic spices gives an authentic vibe when paired with raita and a bowl of curd.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 medium tomato puree
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak basmati rice in water for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. When it gets heated, add cumin seeds and bay leaf to sizzle.
- Now add chopped onions and saute them until golden.
- When onions are golden, add tomato puree.
- Now add green chilli and salt, and saute everything together for a minute.
- After that, add soaked basmati rice with 1 cup of water.
- Mix all the ingredients well and close the cooker lid.
- Pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles on high heat, then turn off the flame.
- When pressure is released naturally, open the lid and fluff.
- Serve hot with a garnish of coriander leaves.
Notes
- Always soak rice for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking to get separate grains.
- Slice or chop the onions evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cook the onions until light golden for the best flavour.
- Add some ginger garlic paste to enhance the taste of pulao.
- Maintain the perfect water ratio for fluffy grains.