Scallion Pulao

Name: Scallion Pulao (Scallions and rice)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 scallions, bulbs thinly sliced, green tops chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ cups (300 grams) basmati rice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); 2 teaspoons table salt; 8 to 10 cloves garlic, sliced

Scallions and rice

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

There are hundreds of ways of taking steamed rice to an exotic level. It is not possible to list them all, because even while you are working on one innovation, ideas for new ones are jostling for attention. I love this pulao because it is simple and crunchy and delicious.

Ingredients

1½ cups (300 grams) basmati rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Asia
India
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put the rice in a large bowl, wash in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 3 cups (600 ml) water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain in a fine strainer.
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