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Masala Pulao

Cook the rice the night before and cut the vegetables in advance so that you can make the pulao quickly in the morning to pack in your tiffin box.

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Main ingredientsCooked rice,  Ghee, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Garam masala powder, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineIndian
CourseRice
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time15-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped 
  • ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, when their colour changes, add asafoetida and garlic, mix and sauté till the raw smells disappear. 
  2. Add onion and salt, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 
  3. Add tomatoes, mix well and sauté for 4-5 minutes or till tomato turns soft and pulpy.  
  4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala, mix well and sauté well.
  5. Add cooked rice and coriander leaves and mix well.  
  6. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons water and mix well, cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Cool it and pack in a tiffin box.
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