How long does Onion Rice take?

43 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 33 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Onion Rice serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Onion Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Onion Rice?

2 cup Rice, 2 Onion, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cumin, 15 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Rice?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Onion Rice?

About 469 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Onion Rice

Name: Onion Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Rice, For Rinsing; 500 ml Water, For Rinsing; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 grams Cinnamon; 1 grams Cloves; 2 grams Cumin; 15 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 840 ml Water, For Cooking; 15 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped

43 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 33 min

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Also known as onion pulao, pyaz pulao, vengaya sadam · Veg · Rice dishes

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Onion rice of rice pressure cooked with sliced onion, green chilli and whole spices. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 45 minutes plus resting.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Rice, For Rinsing2 cup
Water, For Rinsing500 ml
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon2 grams
Cloves1 grams
Cumin2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit15 grams
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Salt1½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Water, For Cooking840 ml
Coriander Leaves, Chopped15 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	469kcal	1876kcal
Protein	8.2g	33g
Carbohydrate	90g	360g
Fat	8.6g	34g
Fibre	2.9g	12g
Sugar	2.4g	9.6g

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Method

1
Rinse the rice two or three times until the water is nearly clear, then drain it well. Wash the green chillies and coriander leaves. Peel and thinly slice the onions, slit the green chillies, and chop the coriander leaves.
RiceWater
2
Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin and green chilli. Fry for 1 minute until the cumin sizzles.
OilCinnamonClovesCuminGreen Chilli
3
Add the sliced onion, salt and ginger garlic paste. Fry on medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes until the onion turns light golden and the raw smell goes.
OnionSaltGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add the rinsed rice and turmeric powder. Fry gently on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice is coated with the oil. Pour in the water and check the salt.
Turmeric PowderWater
5
Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium flame for 2 whistles. Switch off the flame and let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes, until the pressure pin drops. Open the cooker and check that the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
6
Add the coriander leaves and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Rest it for 5 minutes until the excess steam settles, then serve hot.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Onion Rice take?: 43 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 33 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Onion Rice serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Onion Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Onion Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Onion Rice?: 2 cup Rice, 2 Onion, 2 grams Cinnamon, 1 grams Cloves, 2 grams Cumin, 15 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Rice?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Onion Rice?: About 469 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.