This Easy Peasy Pilau rice is delicious with your favorite Curries. The texture is non- sticky, every grain is separated and Tastes better than the Takeaway! Its FAST, EASY & DELICIOUS too! Make it on your stove top or Instant Pot - perfect every single time!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Indian
Keyword: pilau rice, pulao, pulao rice
Servings: 3
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Sandhya Hariharan
Ingredients
1CupBasmati Rice
1 ¼ - 1½CupWater
1Medium White oniondiced
2Bay Leaf
3-4Cardamom
1" Cinnamon stick
2Cloves
1TspTurmeric Powder
Salt to taste
2TspOil / Butter
Instructions
Wash the rice until clear and soak for 15 minutes in cold water. Drain and set aside.
Heat butter in the Pan and add the whole spices. Saute for a minute or two until fragrant.
Now add diced onions and saute for 2 minutes until it softens.
Add turmeric, salt, rinsed rice and fry for 3-4 minutes until toasty.
Add 1 1/2 Cup Boiling Water, Stir and allow the rice to boil in medium heat. When the water has evaporated to the level of rice, place a lid on the pan and reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 6-7 minutes. Once the rice has cooked, turn the heat off. Leave the lid on for a few more minutes and then fluff the rice with a fork. Discard Bay leaf, cardamom cinnamon stick & clove and serve.
Instant Pot Instructions
Wash the rice until clear and soak for 15 minutes in cold water. Drain and set aside.
Press Saute on Instant Pot. Once it displays HOT, add oil and swirl it around the pot.
Add whole spices, onion and saute briefly for 1 minute.
Add rice, 1 1/4 cup water, salt and turmeric to the pot and mix well. Cancel Saute.
Secure the lid, turn the vent to sealing and Pressure Cook HIGH FOR 5 minutes.
Natural pressure release for 5 min and Quick pressure release any remaining pressure.
Fluffy the rice with a fork.Garnish Plain Pilau rice with Coriander leaves if you fancy.