How to make Nimbuwala Pulao -
Bursting with lemon flavour – lemon grass, lemon rind and lemon juice combine well in this pulao.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Basmati Rice (बासमती चावल), Lemongrass
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Rice
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Nimbuwala Pulao Recipe Card
Hindi: chawal
How many times have we thought rice is a blessing? We use it for holy purposes but we also can pressure up a quick pulao or khichdi when hunger pangs are drumming away! This is one grain that is about 98% percent digestible. In India we are familiar with Basmati, Patna or brown rice but it is also available as Italian Rice and Glutinous Rice which is popular in Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Nimbuwala Pulao Recipe
Basmati Rice soaked 3 cups
Lemongrass 1 bunch
Lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee 2 tablespoons
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon sticks 2 one-inch
Star anise 1
Black cardamoms 2
Green cardamoms 2
Black peppercorns 1 teaspoon
Cloves 4
Mace (javitri) blade 1
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Adjust the rice cooker on cook mode. Add ghee and when it melts, add bay leaves, cinnamon, star anise, black cardamoms, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cloves, mace, cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant.
Step 2
Add lemon grass and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Drain and add basmati rice, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice and mix. Add 6 cups water. Cover and cook till done. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2340 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 469.2 gm
Protein : 40.8 gm
Fat : 33 gm
Other : Niacin- 11.4mg
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