Peshawari Mutton Pulao (پشاوری مٹن پلاؤ)

Peshawari Mutton Pulao is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that originates from the Muhajir Cuisine. It is a popular dish in Pakistan and is known for its rich and spicy flavors.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Muhajir Peshawari Mutton Pulao Muhajir Cuisine
Peshawari Mutton Pulao (پشاوری مٹن پلاؤ)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg mutton, cut into pieces
  • 3 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  2. Add the mutton pieces, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the mutton is browned.
  3. Stir in the whole spices (cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cumin seeds) and powdered spices (coriander, turmeric, red chili, salt).
  4. Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot and gently mix with the mutton and spices.
  5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice and mutton are cooked through.
  6. Once done, fluff the pulao with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Spatula Measuring cups and spoons Cooking spoon

Tools

Stove Cutting board Knife Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve the Peshawari Mutton Pulao with raita (yogurt sauce) and salad.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can garnish the pulao with fried onions and fresh cilantro before serving.

Cost

$20