The origins of the pulao is controversial as many claimed the dish to have Persian origins, while others indicate otherwise, but weather the famous pulao recipe originated from India or not, there’s no doubt it is loved by many in the country and worldwide, courtesy to the many variants of pulao made in different parts of the nation. In India, pulao is found in almost any buffet, celebrations, parties etc, the extent of its popularity has risen with chefs worldwide attempting their own unique versions to the pulao. 

Pulao Recipe

The pulao recipe comprises basically of fragrant basmati; a long slender grain aromatic rice, cooked with aromatic spices and herbs.

Variants of the pulao worldwide

• Kashmiri pulao is a well known pulao originating from the state of kashmir, cooked alongside meat and garnished with fresh fruits.
• Peas pulao is easy to make and for beginners perfect to cook as it involves lesser preparation time in comparison to most pulao recipes.
• Onion pulao is an onion based pulao and is often categorized into two kinds; ones made with baby onions and the other with normal onions.
• Sindhi mutton pulao is a well loved pulao recipe hailing from the north western frontier province of india which was then a part of the British regime.
• Sweet bengali pulao is often referred to as mishti pulao, sweet pulao is prepared alongside fried dried fruits and minimum spices providing the pulao a sweet flavor
• Shahi pulao; a classic among pulao, shahi pulao is cooked with dry fruits and lots of garam masala.
• Camarao De Goa a goanese pulao variant made with prawns is heavily influenced by the Portuguese who colonise Goa until it's departure. With the additions of cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon, it infuses goanese food traditions along with Portuguese cuisines.
  
• Soya chunk pulao is pulao cooked with chunks of soya added into the mix, the soya chunks are chewy and makes for a unique gastronomical experience.
• Paneer pulao like the name suggest is pulao cooked with pulao, a favourite of many, the paneer a rich ingredient in terms of taste is favored by many making the paneer pulao a favorite among many.
  

Pulao is a staple in Indian occasions, served to kings in the age of empires, the pulao and its variants is regal and elegant along with being nutritious and great to taste. Pulao recipe have been cooked everywhere in the world with cooks around the world always in an attempt to create more variations to the already majestic pulao. Pulao taste great with friends and family and shared with love. Make it anytime and find everyone enjoying it.