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TIRANGA PULAO RECIPE | TRI COLOR RICE FOR REPUBLIC DAY | Easy Veg Pulao

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Tiranga Pulao

Cultural Context

Tiranga Pulao, named for its tricolor appearance, symbolizes the Indian flag with saffron, white, and green rice. This festive dish is often prepared during national celebrations and gatherings, showcasing the diversity of Indian cuisine. It's a popular choice at potlucks and family gatherings, where it represents unity and patriotism. Today, variations exist across India, with each region adding its own twist to this vibrant rice dish.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
2 Cloves
1 Cardamom
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Oil
¼ cup blanched Tomato-Garlic-Onion puree
¼ tsp Cumin seeds
¼ tsp Red Chili powder
½ tsp Coriander powder
½ tbsp Oil
7-8 Cashewnuts (halved)
1 small Onion (sliced)
½ tbsp Cooking oil
¼ cup Coriander-Garlic puree
1/8 cup blanched Green Peas
½ tsp Coriander powder
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
Juice of half a lime

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color without the high cost of saffron.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier option, while long-grain rice is more economical.

1

Cook plain basmati rice and set aside.

2

For the Orange Layer, mix the cooked rice with the tomato-garlic-onion puree, cumin seeds, red chili powder, coriander powder, oil, and salt to taste.

3

For the White Layer, mix the cooked rice with halved cashewnuts, sliced onion, cooking oil, and salt to taste.

4

For the Green Layer, mix the cooked rice with coriander-garlic puree, blanched green peas, coriander powder, turmeric powder, lime juice, oil, and salt to taste.

5

Layer the colored rice in a serving dish to create a tricolor effect.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsteaming

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Tricolor RiceTiranga Rice

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