Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice
Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice features fluffy long-grain rice infused with warm whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, with a golden hue from saffron or turmeric. Gentle aromatics and a touch of yogurt create a subtly rich, balanced flavor that pairs beautifully with curries or grilled meats. Serve for dinner gatherings or festive meals when you want an aromatic, crowd-pleasing side.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the saffron threads into boiling water and set aside to steep.
- 2
Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes to release their flavor.
- 3
Add the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to low. Cover the 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.
- Calories 251.49 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 54.57 g 20%
- Total Fat 1.07 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 20.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.07 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 8.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.41 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 153.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 251.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Ginger, Long-Grain Rice. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice healthy?
- Fragrant Indian Pulao Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 251.49 calories and 5.04 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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