🍚 Aromatic Pulao with Green Cardamom

A simple yet fragrant rice dish elevated by the warm, sweet notes of green cardamom—perfect as a side or light main.

🧂 Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes

2 tbsp ghee or oil

4–5 green cardamom pods

1 small bay leaf

4–6 black peppercorns

1 small cinnamon stick

1 clove (optional)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1½ cups water

Salt to taste

1 tbsp chopped coriander or mint (for garnish)

Optional: A few cashews or raisins sautéed in ghee

👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Heat the Whole Spices
In a deep pan, heat ghee or oil.

Add green cardamom pods, bay leaf, cinnamon, peppercorns, and clove.

Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

2. Sauté the Onion
Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and golden.

Optional: Add sautéed cashews or raisins for extra richness.

3. Add the Rice
Drain soaked rice and add to the pan.

Gently stir for 2–3 minutes to coat the grains in the spiced ghee.

4. Simmer
Add water and salt. Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat, and cook on low for 12–15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

5. Rest and Fluff
Let it rest covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs.

🌿 Welza Tip:
For the best results, use Welza Green Cardamom Pods—their fragrant, citrusy notes are the key to this pulao’s gentle luxury.