Quick Aloo Pulao Recipe
Recipe and video by Maham. Watch it on YouTube.

Flavors by Maham · Recipe Card
Quick Aloo Pulao
- Cook10 min
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseMain course
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 19
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Instructions 10
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In a pressure cooker, heat ½ cup oil and add the sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.
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Add the whole garam masala, followed by the ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Sauté briefly.
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Add the cubed potatoes and chopped tomato. Mix well.
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Now add crushed red chillies, red chilli powder, biryani masala, crushed coriander, salt, fennel seed powder, and turmeric powder. Mix everything well.
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Add ½ cup water and cook for a few minutes so the potatoes and spices combine nicely.
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Add the soaked rice and gently mix. Sprinkle green chillies, fresh mint leaves, and lemon slices on top.
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Now add 1½ cups water and ½ cup yogurt.
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Close the pressure cooker and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, then 5 minutes on low heat.
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Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening.
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Fluff the rice gently and your Quick Aloo Pulao is ready to serve.
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