Charishma's Brown Rice Pulao the Indian Style (Enjoy With Subru

Submitted by Charishma_Ramchandani

"This is a delicious pulao which we enjoy at home with Subru uncle's Sai bhaji recipe (posted separately). You may enjoy this with vegetarian raita or dahi boondhi and papads."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white basmati rice
• 2 medium sized onions, peeled, washed and sliced lengthwise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 -3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 4 -6 whole black peppercorns (optional)

directions

1. Heat oil in a pot.
2. Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves and green cardamoms. Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds on medium heat.
3. Add cumin seeds and allow to crackle on low-medium heat.
4. Fold in the onions and stir-fry until browned.
5. Add red chilli powder, salt, rice and water.
6. Mix gently and bring to a boil.
7. Once the rice comes to a boil, lower heat and allow to cook, partially covered, until all the water has evaporated.
8. Serve hot with Sai Bhaji, dahi boondhi and Sindhi papads.
9. Enjoy!