What is pulao made of?

Pulao is a one pot rice dish made by cooking fragrant basmati rice with aromatic whole spices, herbs & sometimes stock . There are many kinds of pulao made in India like vegetable pulao, Matar pulao, Tawa pulao, Coconut milk pulav, Zarda pulao, Kashmiri pulao, Yakhni Pulao & Chicken pulao.

What is the taste of pulao?

Here's how it's different from some other rice dishes: Aromatic Spices: Pulao is known for its use of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cloves , which infuse the rice with rich flavors and fragrances.

What is difference between biryani and pulao?

Rice: Pulao is made with long-grain rice, while Biryani is made with basmati rice . Cooking Method: Pulao is cooked by boiling rice in a seasoned broth. Biryani is cooked by layering cooked rice with meat or vegetables and a flavorful sauce. Spices: Pulao is typically made with fewer spices compared to Biryani.

What is pulao called in English?

Pulao may refer to: Pilaf , a popular rice dish consumed mainly in Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. Pulao (dragon), a small dragon that appears as a decoration on Chinese bells.

Which country is famous for pulao?

Pakistan . In Pakistan, pulao (پلاؤ) is a popular dish cooked with basmati rice cooked in a seasoned meat/bone broth with meat, usually either mutton or beef, and an array of spices including: coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, cloves and others.

What is the difference between rice and pulao?

Pulao is made through the absorption method, so the amount of water or stock is completely absorbed by the rice and vegetables in the dish. Fried rice is cooked with pre-cooked rice, and the method of cooking the rice doesn't matter much.

What is the best rice for pulao?

Basmati rice is usually used to make pulao. The basmati rice should be fragrant and long-grained to get good results. Aged basmati rice will give you the best results. You can also use other types of long-grained rice and short-grained Indian rice varieties like seeraga samba, sona masuri or ambe mohar.

Is pulao and rice same?

Pulao: (my definition) is either raw rice or partial cooked rice mixed with your choice of spices plus meat and /or veggies . Some versions use yogurt or milk too. The main difference here is everything is mixed together before cooking is complete.

What is the difference between pulao and fried rice?

Pulao is a lightly spiced rice dish cooked in a single pot, Fried Rice is a stir-fried Chinese dish made with pre-cooked rice, and Biryani is a layered South Asian dish with complex flavors.

Why is pulao not biryani?

Pulao is India-made, while biryani has its roots in Persia . Pulao originated in Turkey, from where it came all the way to India. Turkish people call it Pilaf, and their variants included meat in the dish. However, Indians dumped the non-vegetarian element and made it a food souvenir for solely vegetarians.

Mushroom Pulao Recipe (2024)

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Mushroom Pulao is a delicious, Indian-style rice and mushroom casserole. It is a gluten-free, vegetarian, and easy one-pot meal that you can cook in a pressure cooker or instant pot. Be sure to watch the video!

For mushroom lovers, this pulao recipe is worth bookmarking. The caramelized mushrooms, roasted onions, cashews, and spices all make it so damn delicious.

If you long for some gratifying comfort meal on a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend, this versatile vegetarian pulao could satisfy your cravings.

In my house, we call it a cheat mushroom biryani. Except for the layering process, the taste and texture of the pulao are as good as a biryani.

The best part is this mushroom pulao does not require fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Instead, it needs 10 minutes of cooking time and one instant pot.

More Reasons To LOVE Mushroom Pulao

possible vegan (skip ghee)
gluten-free and vegetarian
a quick, family-friendly, one-pot meal
perfect for a picnic, potluck, or lunch box
you can make it on a casserole, pressure cooker, or an instant pot

Ingredients Required

Mushroom: I use button mushrooms as they are the most effortlessly and readily available mushrooms in India. But you can use – crimini, portobello, shiitake, gucchi, or any other wild variety of meaty mushrooms for making pulao.

Green Peas: Use fresh or frozen peas. If using frozen ones, thaw them before adding them to the pulao.

Rice: The long-grain basmati rice is the best for any Indian pulao or biryani. Avoid using starchy, sticky, short-grain rice.

Whole Spices: Cardamom, Bay leaf, Cloves

Spice Powder: Garam Masala, Red Chili Powder

Other Ingredients: Red Onion, Cashew, Ginger Garlic Paste, Salt, Water, Ghee

My Tried & True Tips

Cooking Liquid: For cooking the pulao from plain water, vegetable stock, to chicken broth, you can use either of these liquids to flavour the rice.

Liquid Ratio: For mushroom pulao ratio of 1: 1 ½ (rice to water) works perfectly fine.

Cooking Method: You can cook this pulao in a traditional stovetop Indian pressure cooker, heavy-duty casserole, Dutch oven, instant pot, or electric pressure cooker.

Cooking Time: In the instant pot, the pulao takes 10 minutes (6 – 7 minutes sauteing + 3 minutes cooking). On the stovetop, it takes 20 – 25 minutes (10 – 15 minutes sauteing + 10 – 15 minutes cooking).

Vegan Pulao: You can make mushroom pulao vegan by skipping ghee for cooking. Use coconut oil or any other vegan cooking oil.

Instant Pot Method

Step 1) Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Set it aside.

Step 2) Set the saute mode of IP for 15 minutes. Once hot, add ghee or cooking oil and whole spices. Fry for 10 – 20 seconds to release the aroma of the spices.

Step 3) Next, add the sliced onion and cashews. Fry till the onion turns light golden.

Step 4) Add the ginger-garlic paste, mushroom, green peas, spices, and salt. Fry the masala for 5 minutes or till the mushrooms are nicely caramelized.

Step 5) Drain the water from the soaked rice. Add the rice to the pressure cooker or IP.Saute the rice for a minute.Add water. Stir. Taste the liquid. If required, add more salt or seasoning.

Step 6) Seal the IP with the lid. Set pressure cook mode for 3 minutes. After set the timing is over, allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker.Open the lid and fluff the rice using a fork.

Serving Suggestion

Mushroom Pulao is a wholesome, fulfilling meal in itself. However, I do love to serve a few side dishes with a pulao, one of them is green boondi raita, and the second is Indian kachumber salad.

Apart from that, a homemade pickle and fried papadum are the perfect accompaniments for a pulao.

You can easily pack this mushroom pulao for school or office lunch boxes. It is easy to carry around and reheat.

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More Pulao Recipes

Chana Pulao

Sweet Pulao

Matar Pulao

Chicken Pulao

Vegetable Pulao

Paneer Tikka Pulao

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