Recipes Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Indian Rice (Pulao) 4.2 (30) 23 Reviews 3 Photos When I grew up as a child in India, I always enjoyed this wonderful festive rice which was served at weddings or other special occasions. Also good with Indian curry. Submitted by Sigrid Published on April 3, 2019 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ teaspoon saffron threads or ground turmeric 6 cups boiling water ½ cup vegetable shortening 2 medium onions, chopped 2 (1 inch) pieces cinnamon stick 4 whole cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 10 cardamom seeds 4 ½ cups long-grain white rice 1 cup plain yogurt 2 teaspoons salt Directions Place saffron threads into boiling water, set aside to steep. Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavor, stirring constantly. Pour in the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a cloth folded into 4 layers. Place a lid over the cloth and cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 267 Calories 7g Fat 45g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 267 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 307mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 133mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved