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    Badshahi Pulao | How to make Gujarati Badshahi Pulao

    Published: Apr 2, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 13 Comments

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    Badshahi Pulao is a rich rice dish from the Gujarati Cuisine made with nuts, spices, and saffrons. Baadshah means King and it was prepared in the royal kitchen for the kings who ruled Gujarat.

    I had adapted from here and since I was making it for guests who visited us over a weekend, I wanted to make sure the rice dish was suitable for my boys as well. By this I meant, they won't like Onions and tomatoes found in the dish as such. Which means I always have to use ground paste even in rice dishes.

    This Badshah Pulao is served with Gujarati Kadhi, Papad, and Boondi Raita. We had guests over, so we had some elaborate dishes paired with some Aloo Masala, Vadas, Sambar, Rasam Rice.

    Badshahi Pulao is my choice for B in the AtoZ Biryani/Pulao/Khichdi Festival that's happening for the April Mega Marathon, where I have opted to make 26 Rice dishes. If you are interested to know what I am doing for B in C4AS, go ahead check it out!

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    Badshahi Pulao | How to make Gujarati Badshahi Pulao

    Ingredients Needed:

    For the Vegetables:

    1/4 cup Carrots cubed chopped
    1/4 cup Beans diced into 1 inch pieces
    1/2 cup Cauliflower Florets
    1/4 cup Green Peas

    For the Whole Spices:

    3 Cardamom
    3 Cloves
    1 inch Cinnamon

    For the Paste

    2 medium Onions
    1 inch Ginger
    3 cloves Garlic
    3 Green Chillies

    For the Rice

    2 cups Basmati rice
    2 tbsp Ghee
    1 cup Tomato puree
    A Pinch Turmeric Powder
    1 Bay leaf
    2 tsp Peppercorns
    1/4 cup Mint Leaves
    1/4 cup Coriander Leaves
    Salt to Taste

    For Nuts

    10 Almond
    5 to 6 Raisins
    10 Cashewnuts
    1 tbsp Ghee

    For the Vegetables:

    Wash and chop the vegetables into bite size pieces.
    Microwave with just enough water for 8 to 10 mins.

    For the Whole Spices

    Slightly warm the whole spices and powder the spices.

    For the Rice:

    Wash and soak rice in enough water for 20 minutes.
    Heat ghee in a nonstick, roast the nuts and raisins and set aside.
    Make a paste of the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies.
    Add bay leaf, peppercorns to the ghee and saute for few minutes.
    Next, add the ground paste to the ghee and saute till nicely browned.
    Now add the spice powder, tomato puree, turmeric powder, mint and coriander leaves.
    Cook on high for the paste to get cooked well.
    Drain the rice and add to the mix along with salt.
    Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil, mix well and cook with lid covered for 20 mins or till down.
    Once the water starts to boil, simmer and cook with lid covered.
    When the rice gets cooked and looks grainy, top with the steamed vegetables, keep the pan over a tawa and cook over dum.
    When ready to serve, top with roasted nuts.

    How to make Badshahi Pulao

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    Badshahi Pulao | How to make Gujarati Badshahi Pulao

    Badshahi Pulao is a rich rice dish from the Gujarati Cuisine made with nuts, spices, and saffrons. Baadshah means King and it was prepared in the royal kitchen for the kings who ruled Gujarat.
    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine Gujarathi
    Keyword Badshahi Pulao, One Pot Meal
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Party, Weekend Special
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 5 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Vegetables:

    • 1/4 cup Carrots cubed
    • 1/4 cup Beans diced into 1 inch pieces
    • 1/2 cup Cauliflower Florets
    • 1/4 cup Green Peas

    For the Whole Spices:

    • 3 Cardamom
    • 3 Cloves
    • 1 inch Cinnamon

    For the Paste

    • 2 medium Onions
    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 3 cloves Garlic
    • 3 Green Chillies

    For the Rice

    • 2 cups Basmati Rice
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 cup Tomato Puree
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 2 tsp Peppercorns
    • 1/4 cup Mint leaves
    • 1/4 cup Coriander leaves
    • Salt to taste

    For Nuts

    • 10 Almond
    • 10 Cashewnuts
    • 10 Raisins
    • 1 tbsp Ghee

    Instructions

    For the Vegetables:

    • Wash and chop the vegetables into bite size pieces.
    • Microwave with just enough water for 8 to 10 mins.

    For the Whole Spices

    • Slightly warm the whole spices and powder the spices.

    For the Rice:

    • Wash and soak rice in enough water for 20 minutes.
    • Heat ghee in a nonstick, roast the nuts and raisins and set aside.
    • Make a paste of the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies.
    • Add bay leaf, peppercorns to the ghee and saute for few minutes.
    • Next, add the ground paste to the ghee and saute till nicely browned.
    • Now add the spice powder, tomato puree, turmeric powder, mint and coriander leaves.
    • Cook on high for the paste to get cooked well.
    • Drain the rice and add to the mix along with salt.
    • Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil, mix well and cook with lid covered for 20 mins or till down.
    • Once the water starts to boil, simmer and cook with lid covered.
    • When the rice gets cooked and looks grainy, top with the steamed vegetables, keep the pan over a tawa and cook over dum.
    • When ready to serve, top with roasted nuts.
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    1. Suma Gandlur says

      April 02, 2019 at 3:53 am

      This rich and loaded pulao works as a nice backdrop for spicy curries / gravies.

      Reply
    2. vaishalisabnani says

      April 02, 2019 at 4:52 am

      Badshahi Pulao appears to be truly royal with all those nuts and the complete spread looks very tempting . Sometimes I wish we had more guests so we can prepare elaborate meals ! Lol .

      Reply
    3. gayathriraani says

      April 02, 2019 at 9:38 am

      Very delicious spread Valli. The pyali looks really rich with all those nuts and dry fruits. Wish I could taste it.

      Reply
    4. Sushma Pinjala says

      April 02, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      That's a beautiful royal dish with lots of nuts The pulao looks amazingly delicious with the vada and rasam.

      Reply
    5. Sharmila Kingsly says

      April 02, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      This is really a lovely platter im sure your guests would have enjoyed the feast along with the yummy Badshah pulao 🙂

      Reply
    6. Sowmya:) says

      April 02, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      Such a rich and tempting dish Valli. One would truly feel royal having this for a sunday lunch. Lovely pick for B

      Reply
    7. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

      April 02, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      The pulav truly looks badshahi or royal with all that nuts. I love such kind of pulav with masala and nuts , adds to the crunch. Yum.

      Reply
    8. Kalyani says

      April 03, 2019 at 3:28 am

      the nutty, rich pulao is surely for special ocassions... bookmarking this for my little one as it looks like she would like this...

      Reply
    9. harini says

      April 03, 2019 at 5:52 am

      With all the spices and nuts, I am sure this is a very flavorful and rich pulao.

      Reply
    10. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      April 04, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Wow very delicious pulav. I love the paste you made. I going to try this for sure.

      Reply
    11. Pavani says

      April 05, 2019 at 12:30 am

      Badshahi Pulao looks very rich and flavourful! I am going to try this for sure! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Preeti says

      April 05, 2019 at 12:36 am

      This badshahi pulao is look like a royal treat for every foodie and looks so delicious.

      Reply
    13. FoodTrails says

      April 07, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Indeed a badshahi treat !! Pulao recipe sounds so flavourful with all the spices and t has a beautiful color too. Treat for eyes and taste buds!!

      Reply

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