Amritsar is known for its warmth, its flavour, and its ability to turn the simplest ingredients into unforgettable meals. This pulao is exactly that — a humble, comforting dish with the soulful fragrance of Amritsari spices. A recipe that feels like home, even on your busiest days.

🌟 Why This Recipe Works

This Amritsari Pulao is:

• Ready in just 10 minutes of cooking

• Perfect when you’re hungry and don’t know what to make

• Balanced with salt already included in the masala

• Packed with traditional Amritsari spices, yet requires zero onion or garlic

• Customizable with your favourite vegetables

🥗 Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 500 g (2 glasses) Basmati Rice — washed & soaked

• 2–4 tbsp Ghee

• 4 thinly sliced onions

• 300 g green peas

• Optional vegetables (up to 300 g each): carrots, beans, potatoes, cauliflower

• 56 g Rivayat Amritsari Pulao Masala

• Water — double the quantity of rice

• (No salt required — the masala already contains salt)

🔥 Method

1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20–30 minutes.

2. In a heavy-bottom vessel or handi, heat 2–4 tbsp ghee.

3. Add 4 thinly sliced onions and 300 g peas.
   Stir on medium flame for 5 minutes.

4. Add any vegetables of your choice (maximum 300 g each).

5. Add 56 g Rivayat Amritsari Pulao Masala and mix gently.

6. Strain and add the soaked rice to the vessel. Stir lightly to coat the rice in ghee and masala.

7. Add double the quantity of water (for example: 2 glasses rice = 4 glasses water).

8. Cook on high flame until the rice absorbs the water and fluffs up beautifully.

9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Your delicious, fragrant Amritsari Pulao is ready in minutes!

🥒 Serving Suggestion

This pulao tastes absolutely divine when enjoyed with cool, creamy raita made using:

👉 Rivayat Amritsari Raita Masala

Just add it to curd — you don’t need anything else.

Why Rivayat Amritsari Pulao Masala Makes It Special

This signature blend contains:
Iodine Salt, Cumin, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Mace, Red Chilli, Dry Ginger, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom, Black Mustard, Cloves, Coriander, Black Cumin

• No onion, no garlic

• Balanced salt

• Authentic Amritsari flavour

• Works with both veg & non-veg pulao

💡 Pro Tips

• For richer flavour, sauté the onions a little longer until golden.

• Add a few cashews or raisins for a festive twist.

• If using AI-generated images, show long-grain rice and rich ghee shine for better appeal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to add salt?

No. The masala already contains perfectly balanced salt.

2. Can this be made without onions?

Yes, the masala contains no onion or garlic, so you can make a fully Jain-friendly version by skipping onions.

3. Can I add meat or eggs?

Yes! Add cooked chicken, scrambled eggs or boiled eggs towards the end.

4. Can this be made in a cooker?

Yes — use the same proportions and cook for 1 whistle on medium heat.