Wedding Rice Arroz Pulao

Posted By : Joanna D'souza 

This is a Traditional  East Indian Variant of Pulao , Which is made mainly by the  East Indian Community of  Maharastra  Especially For their Weddings and that’s the only  reason why its called ’ Wedding Rice ‘ But  some even prefer this Arroz Pulao  for  Religious Festivals and Family Ocassion .

Required Ingredients

2 cup Basmati rice

3 Medium sized  Onions fried till golden brown and crisp

2 to 3 Bay Leaf

4 Cloves

1 teaspoon  Black Peppercorns

1 Cinammon stick

1 to 2 Star Anise

6 to 7 green Cardammon

10 to 15 Almonds

10 to 15 Cashews

10  Raisins

2 to 3  tablespoon   Ghee / Oil

1 teaspoon  Salt / To Taste

2 to3 Hard boiled Eggs Quarters or Halves  ( optional as garnish )

Method Of Preparation :

Wash and soak the Basmati rice for atleast 1 hour

Cut The the Onions very finely

These Onion fry till golden brown and crisp be very careful while frying or else it will burn

Fry over medium heat.

Fry all the nuts very carefully on low heat until rich light golden brown and keep aside.

And fry the golden Raisins until they bloat

Heat Ghee in a Vessel , You can also make it with oil or use ghee and oil  .

Once its hot Add to it ½ the quantity of Fried brown onions and fry

Add Bay leaves ,and all whole spices and fry well

Drain the Rice

Then add the soaked Basmati Rice and fry Lightly  for about 5 min on low heat

Add Ghee if necessary

Add 2 times the quantity of  hot water to the quantity of rice

Or simply add hot water just good enough to the level of Rice

Add required amount of Salt

Cover it with a lid and Bring this Arroz pulao to a boil.

Lower heat and simmer till Rice is nice and  fluffy.

When you are ready to serve

Serve this Arroz East Indian Wedding Pulao on a flat dish called ( Palghan )

Garnish with the remaining  fried onions and nuts

You may also use boiled eggs cut into slices or halves  as an additional garnish to decorate

This Rich Wedding Pulao .