Agra Ka Petha Pulao (आगरा का पेठा पुलाव)

Agra Ka Petha Pulao is a delicious and aromatic rice dish from the Uttar Pradesh Cuisine. This unique pulao is made with the famous Agra Petha, a sweet candy made from ash gourd, and is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors.

Agra Ka Petha Pulao (आगरा का पेठा पुलाव)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 cup Agra Petha, diced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat ghee in a large pot or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and green cardamom pods. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
  4. Stir in the diced Agra Petha, chopped tomatoes, green peas, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the soaked rice and salt. Mix well to coat the rice with the spices.
  6. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  7. Fluff the pulao with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot or pressure cooker Cooking spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Fork Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Enjoy Agra Ka Petha Pulao with a side of raita (yogurt dip) and crispy papad (lentil wafers).

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the sweetness of the pulao by adding more or less Agra Petha according to your preference.

Cost

$10