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Sindhi Bhuga Chawal | Sindhi Bhuga Pulao

a traditional dish from Sindhi cuisine made with rice and caramelised onions.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Sindhi cuisine
Keyword Sindhi Bhuga Chawal, Sindhi Bhuga Pulao, Sindhi Pulao
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of Basmati rice
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 5 to 6 cloves
  • 2 green cardamom
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • a pinch of black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • salt to taste
  •  chopped coriander for garnishing  

Instructions

  • Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
  • Chop onion into thin slices and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, bay leaves,cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom and black cardamom. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add onion slices. 
  • Saute on low heat till the onions turn brown in colour.
  • Add soaked rice and 3 cups of water.
  • Add red chilli powder,salt and black pepper powder.
  • Cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and give a gentle mix.
  • Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Sai Bhaji.