{"id":310,"date":"2026-08-23T07:16:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T07:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2026-08-23T07:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T07:16:39","slug":"zafrani-pulao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=310","title":{"rendered":"Zafrani Pulao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant \u2022 Saffron-Flavoured \u2022 One-Pot Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zafrani Pulao is a simple, aromatic rice dish made with vegetables, whole spices and saffron. The rice is gently cooked with carrot, beans and peas, then finished with air-fried onions for extra flavour and texture. I made this version in a rice cooker, but it can just as easily be prepared in a regular pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 30 mins<br><strong>Cuisine:<\/strong> Indian<br><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 1 plate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition \/ Macros:<\/strong><br><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 239 kcal<br><strong>Protein:<\/strong> 5 g<br><strong>Carbs:<\/strong> 43 g<br><strong>Fat:<\/strong> 5 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2665 Fragrant saffron-flavoured pulao<br>\u2665 Loaded with vegetables<br>\u2665 Easy one-pot preparation<br>\u2665 Can be made in a rice cooker or regular utensil<br>\u2665 Finished with air-fried onions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"848\" class=\"wp-image-311\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/D199B156-8666-44B0-A933-3F4EC851ED46.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/D199B156-8666-44B0-A933-3F4EC851ED46.png 1055w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/D199B156-8666-44B0-A933-3F4EC851ED46-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/D199B156-8666-44B0-A933-3F4EC851ED46-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/D199B156-8666-44B0-A933-3F4EC851ED46-768x1085.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rice \u2014 40 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopped carrot \u2014 20 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopped beans \u2014 20 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas \u2014 20 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion \u2014 50 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ghee \u2014 5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green chilli \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saffron \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bay leaves \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloves \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water \u2014 as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Soak the Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash the rice and soak it for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drain and keep aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Saut\u00e9 the Spices &amp; Onion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat the ghee in a rice cooker or regular cooking pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the whole spices \u2014 bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves \u2014 and saut\u00e9 briefly until aromatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the onion and cook until golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the green chilli, followed by the ginger and garlic paste, and saut\u00e9 for a few more seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Add the Vegetables &amp; Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the chopped carrot, beans and peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook for about <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the soaked rice and gently saut\u00e9 for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Cook the Pulao<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add salt, water and saffron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover and cook until the rice is fully cooked and the grains are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If using a rice cooker, allow it to cook according to the cooker setting. If using a regular pot, cook covered on low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Garnish &amp; Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finish with fried onion on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this version, the onion was crisped in the <strong>air fryer<\/strong> instead of deep-frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soaking the rice before cooking helps it cook more evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saut\u00e9 the whole spices only briefly so they release their aroma without burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add water according to the type of rice you are using, as different varieties may need slightly different amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ipshita\u2019s Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made this pulao in a rice cooker because it makes the process very easy, but there\u2019s nothing complicated about the recipe \u2014 it works perfectly well in a normal pot too. The saffron and whole spices give a simple vegetable pulao a more fragrant, special finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fragrant \u2022 Saffron-Flavoured \u2022 One-Pot Comfort Zafrani Pulao is a simple, aromatic rice dish made with vegetables, whole spices and saffron. The rice is gently cooked with carrot, beans and peas, then finished with air-fried onions for extra flavour and texture. 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