Biriyani Pulao Recipe | 10 Mins Healthy Cooker Pulao & Biriyani

Biriyani Pulao Recipe | 10 Mins Healthy Cooker Pulao & Biriyani with detailed photo and video recipe. An extremely simple and easy, flavoured rice recipe which contains both the flavour of pulav & biryani. It is basically a handy and tasty lunch box recipe which carries the positives from both recipes and thus makes an exciting dish. It is typically served with a hint of flavoured raita or yoghurt, but can also be served with spicy curries like salan or any type of dal curries.

Biriyani Pulao Recipe | 10 Mins Healthy Cooker Pulao & Biriyani with step-by-step photo and video recipe. There has always been a heated argument about the existence of Veg Biriyani and often termed a pulao recipe. However, I firmly believe that both recipes are unique and separate with a different set of ingredients used it. Yet there can be a recipe which can be combined together with the spices and ingredients used to make a combo recipe known as the biriyani pulao recipe.

Well, we have established that the biriyani and pulao recipes are distinct recipes, now let’s discuss the actual differences. Firstly, the biriyani recipe is a flavoured aromatic rice recipe made with basmati rice or long grain rice. Typically the rice and the curry base are prepared separately which is later combined by layering and followed by baking in a pot known as dum cooking. In other words, the recipe is spice rich and known for its rich aroma and combination of flavours. Whereas the pulao recipe is a simple, less complicated and lighter rice recipe. Moreover, the rice, whole spices and mixed herbs are cooked together in a pot or pressure cooker till all the vegetables or rice is cooked. Also, in pulao, there isn’t any layering and dum-styled cooking and hence it takes only a few mins to prepare this recipe. In short, the pulao rice is less spiced and the rice is infused with spice and herb flavours. This recipe of biriyani pulao contains both positives and hence should be liked by everyone.
Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions and variants to the biriyani pulao recipe. Firstly, for the best result, use high-quality rice, fresh vegetables and spices. Also, make sure to soak the rice so that it gets cooked evenly with vegetables and also does turn sticky. Secondly, even though this recipe is termed biriyani, it does not have the dum cooking and layering like a traditional recipe. However, the recipe is cooked like a pulao with all the biriyani ingredients mixed together and pressure cooked in a cooker. Also, I would recommend cooking the rice on a low to medium flame for even cooking. Lastly, once the rice is prepared, let it rest for a few minutes so that the rice turns out dry and absorbs all the flavour. Once rested you may serve it with salad, raita or salan for the best experience.

Finally, I request you to check my other related Pulao Recipes Collection with this post on the biriyani pulao recipe. It mainly includes my other related recipes like Tomato Rice Recipe within Minutes, Cooker Veg Pulao Recipe – New Instant Way, Capsicum Rice Recipe, Bread Pulao Recipe, Matar Paneer Pulao Recipe, Paneer Tawa Pulao Recipe – Lunch Box Special, ghee rice kurma combo meal, kaju pulao, instant pulao, matar pulao. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Breakfast Recipes
• Paratha Recipes
• Sandwich Recipes

Biriyani Pulao video recipe:

Recipe Card for Cooker Pulao & Biriyani

How to make Biriyani Pulao with step-by-step photos:

1. firstly, soak 1½ cup basmati rice for 20 minutes.
   
2. in a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.
   
3. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp cloves, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 javitri.
   
4. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
   
5. further add 2 onion, 1 ginger garlic paste and 1 chilli. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
   
6. also add 1 carrot, 1 potato, 5 beans, 3 tbsp peas, ½ capsicum and 1 tomato.
   
7. saute for 2 minutes or until the vegetables shrink slightly.
   
8. keeping the flame on low add ¾ cup curd and mix well.
   
9. add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp biryani masala, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp mint.
   
10. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
    
11. further, add 2½ cup water and get to a boil.
    
12. drain off the rice and add to the cooker.
    
13. mix gently without breaking the rice.
    
14. cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
    
15. once the pressure is released, fluff the rice gently without breaking the rice.
    
16. finally, enjoy biryani pulao recipe with raita, garnished with coriander leaves.
    

Notes:

• firstly, the best taste comes from fresh and high-quality spices, vegetables and rice.
• always make sure to rest the biryani for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavours to absorb.
• additionally, serving the biryani pulao with raita will help to balance the flavour.
• finally,  for cooker biryani pulao recipe make sure to soak the rice for at least 20 minutes and rinse well.

FAQ’s:

What is the difference between Biryani and Pulao?

Biryani is an spice rich aromatic and flavorful rice recipe which is mainly made with meat protein, yoghurt and blend of spices. More often the rice and curry is cooked separately and then layered to cook or bake known as dum cooking. On the other hand, pulao recipe is simple rice and vegetable or meat based recipe with less spices and made for day to day meal.

What type of rice is used for Biryani and Pulao?

Typically, long grained basmati rice is used for biryani recipe, whereas pulao can be made with any type of rice including basmati.

How is Biryani cooked?

There are different types of biryani recipes across India and subcontinent. However the typical process is to layer the rice and curry and then dum cook it a sealed pot. This helps to infuse the spice flavour to the rice and make it aromatic.

Can Pulao be made with meat?

Yes certainly, it can be cooked with any choice of meat, including goat, lamb, chicken. You may also cook as a combination of meat and vegetable to make it more flavoured rice recipe.

How is Pulao different from other rice dishes?

It is generally cooked with simple and basic vegetables and meat with less fancy whole spices. On the other hand, biryani is spice rich and contains several layers of curry and rice.

Can Biryani and Pulao be made vegetarian?

Yes certainly! I have posted quite a few vegetable based recipes in my blog with vegetable alternative like, soya, paneer, carrots, potatoes and beans.

How is Biryani Pulao served?

The flavoured rice like biryani or pulao are commonly served with simple yoghurt or curd raita. Basically, it helps to lower the spice heat and thus making it an pleasent experience.

Can Biryani be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot?

Yes definitely! You may use the same recipe as I have posted for pressure cooker and try with instant pot. Whereas, with the slow cooker, you may have to cook the vegetables first and then cook both rice and vegetables in low heat for several hours.

Can Biryani Pulao be made with brown rice?

You may use brown rice to cook biryani or pulao recipe. However, I am not a big fan of brown rice for such aromatic and flavoured rice recipe. In addition, it may take more time to cook and also the aroma and flavor could be completley different to the basmati rice.

Is Biryani Pulao spicy?

Commonly biryani recipe can be spicy, as it is made with combination of whole spices. You may feel the spice heat of other spices and not just limited red chilli powder or pepper. Whereas pulao can be simply a flavoured rice with mild spice heat in it.

What are some common garnishes for Biryani and Pulao?

It is garnished with coriander leaves, pudina mint leaves, lemon wedges and fried or raw onions. Some meat biryani or pulao is also served with boiled egg which makes it a complete and balanced meal.

What are some regional variations of Biryani and Pulao?

There are myriad variations to the biryani and the pulao recipe hailing from the different parts of India and other neighbouring countries. The most famous one are Hyderabadi biryani, Lucknowi Biryani, Malabar Biryani, Bombay Biryani, Sindhi Biryani and Ambur Biryani. You may also find afghani pulao, tawa pulao, mint pulao and vegetable pulao.

What can be served with biryani or pulao?

The best side dish for biryani or pulao recipe are mirchi ka sala, raita, salad, mint chutney, rasam and aloo baingan curry. You may also try kachumber, kosambari salad, range of Indian spiced pickles.