Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish Recipes

AFGHANI KABLI PULAO

Steps:

• Soak the rice in cool water for 5 minutes. Rinse until water runs clear.
• Place 4 cardamom pods on a cutting board and lightly crush using the flat side of a knife; transfer to a pressure cooker. Add halved onion, garlic head, 4 cloves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick, paprika, and coriander seeds. Pour in water to cover.
• Seal pressure cooker lid and turn heat to high. Cook until pressure cooker whistles once, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Wait for 2 more whistles, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pressure to release naturally, about 10 minutes.
• Strain broth into a bowl. Clean out the pressure cooker and heat it over medium heat. Add oil and chopped onion; cook and stir until softened and browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add carrots; cook until soft, about 3 minutes more. Add raisins, almonds, and strained rice. Add remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and remaining clove.
• Crush remaining cardamom seed to a powder and add to the pressure cooker. Mix to combine; pour in enough broth to cover the rice.
• Increase heat to high and seal the pressure cooker. Cook until the first whistle, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Let rest for 7 minutes; release the pressure naturally, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked rice to a serving dish immediately to prevent overcooking.

PULAU NEPALESE BASMATI RICE DISH

Steps:

• Wash the rice several times and let it soak for 30 minutes.
• Drain the rice well in a sieve.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft.
• Add all ingredients & spices, (except salt) to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.
• Add 2 cups of water to the pan with salt and bring to a boil then cover tightly and.
• turn the heat to low.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, adding additional water during cooking, if necessary, until rice is tender and fluffy and all the water is absorbed.
• Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.

MATAR PULAO (RICE WITH PEAS)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
• Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.

TAMALE RICE DISH

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large frying pan and drain.
• Add onion, green pepper, garlic salt and pepper and cook until onion is soft.
• Stir in tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, sugar, chili powder, water and rice and cover.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is all absorbed.
• We like to serve it into bowls, sprinkle the cheese on the top and eat it with the corn chips.
• Add sour cream if you like!