By Garima Johar
August 13, 2025
Pulao is one of the easiest ways to whip up a meal on busy days. Filled with veggies, the one-pot meal can be made in under 20 minutes. To try it yourself, here’s a quick recipe to make aloo pulao.
1 cup basmati rice 1 potato 1 onion 1 tomato 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 cloves 2-3 cardamom pods 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil 2 cups water Coriander leaves for garnish
Heat some oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds and other whole spices.
Sauté sliced onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chillies. Add tomatoes and cook till soft.
Stir in chopped potatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse, soak, drain rice, and mix in. Add water and garam masala and stir well.
Pressure cook for 1-2 whistles, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve.