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Quick Aloo Pulao

In a pressure cooker, heat ½ cup oil and add the sliced onions. Fry until golden brown. Add the whole garam masala, followed by the ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Sauté briefly.

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Quick Aloo Pulao

Quick Aloo Pulao Recipe

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Quick Aloo Pulao

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Quick Aloo Pulao

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  • Cook10 min
  • Total10 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CourseMain course
  • CuisinePakistani

Ingredients 19

4 servings

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Instructions 10

  1. In a pressure cooker, heat ½ cup oil and add the sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.

  2. Add the whole garam masala, followed by the ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Sauté briefly.

  3. Add the cubed potatoes and chopped tomato. Mix well.

  4. Now add crushed red chillies, red chilli powder, biryani masala, crushed coriander, salt, fennel seed powder, and turmeric powder. Mix everything well.

  5. Add ½ cup water and cook for a few minutes so the potatoes and spices combine nicely.

  6. Add the soaked rice and gently mix. Sprinkle green chillies, fresh mint leaves, and lemon slices on top.

  7. Now add 1½ cups water and ½ cup yogurt.

  8. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, then 5 minutes on low heat.

  9. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening.

  10. Fluff the rice gently and your Quick Aloo Pulao is ready to serve.

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