Definition: Pulao is a rice based dish which often also includes ingredients like vegetables and/ or meat. Long-grained rice varieties like Basmati are often used to prepare Pulaos. Sometimes the rice and other ingredients are cooked together in spices and broth, while other times the rice is par boiled and the vegetable and/ or meat are cooked in the spices and the rice is then added and stir-fried with them. The result is always delicious! Pulaos are often served with raitas and chutney or pickles.
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Pronunciation: poo-laav
Also Known As: Pilaf
Alternate Spellings: pulav, pilaf, plav
Common Misspellings: pilao, plaf, palao, palav
