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aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao is a one-dish meal with a burst of flavours. Learn how to make cauliflower recipe.
To make aloo gobi ka pulao, heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves and bayleaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the, cauliflower, potatoes, rice, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add 3½ cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Serve hot garnished with papad.
We have tweaked the common aloo gobhi recipe, to enhance it into a complete meal. In cauliflower rice pulao bite- sized cauliflower florets and potatoes are combined with rice and cooked together in the pressure cooker.
Soft potatoes and cauliflower florets are sautéed with cinnamon, cloves and turmeric and chilli powder and then pressure-cooked with rice to make Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker. Served hot garnished with papad for a comforting dinner. A bowl of curd and pickle is a perfect accompaniment for this cauliflower pulao.
Tips for aloo gobi ka pulao. 1. The rice has to be soaked for 30 minutes. So plan for it in advance. 2. To make it more flavourful, you can also add ½ tsp garam masala along with chilli powder. 3. To pack this pulao, ensure to cool it well before packing.
Enjoy aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Aloo Gobi ka Pulao
3/4 cup peeled potato cubes
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 1/2 cups long grain rice (basmati chawal) , soaked and drained
2 tbsp ghee
25 mm cinnamon (dalchini)
5 to 6 clove (laung / lavang)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp coarsely crushed papad
Method
- To make aloo gobi ka pulao, heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves and bayleaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the, cauliflower, potatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add 3½ cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot aloo gobi ka pulao garnished with papad.
Aloo Gobhi Pulao ( Pressure Cooker ) recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Aloo Gobi ka Pulao in Pressure Cooker, Cauliflower Pulao recipe with step by step photos
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Aloo gobi ka pulao is made of 3/4 cup peeled potato cubes, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 1/2 cups long grained rice (basmati) , soaked and drained, 2 tbsp ghee, 25 mm (1”) cinnamon (dalchini), 5 to 6 cloves (laung / lavang), 2 bayleaves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste. See below list of ingredients for aloo gobi ka pulao. See below image of list of ingredients for aloo gobi ka pulao.
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Aloo gobi ka pulao is made of 3/4 cup peeled potato cubes, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 1/2 cups long grained rice (basmati) , soaked and drained, 2 tbsp ghee, 25 mm (1”) cinnamon (dalchini), 5 to 6 cloves (laung / lavang), 2 bayleaves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste. See below list of ingredients for aloo gobi ka pulao. See below image of list of ingredients for aloo gobi ka pulao.
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This is how basmati rice looks like.
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Wash 1 1/2 cups long grained rice (basmati) thoroughly under running water until you get clear water.
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Transfer in a deep bowl and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
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Drain with the help of a strainer and keep aside.
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This is how basmati rice looks like.
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To make aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao, heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
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Add 25 mm (1”) cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 5 to 6 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add 2 bayleaves.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add the soaked and drained basmati rice. See above how to soak rice.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add 1 cup cauliflower florets.
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Add 3/4 cup peeled potato cubes.
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Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 3½ cups of hot water.
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Mix well.
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Close the lid of the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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This is how aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao looks like after cooking.
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Serve aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao hot garnished with papad.
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To make aloo gobi ka pulao recipe | cauliflower pulao | Indian gobi pulao in pressure cooker | cauliflower rice pulao, heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
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The rice has to be soaked for 30 minutes. So plan for it in advance.
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To make it more flavourful, you can also add ½ tsp garam masala along with chilli powder.
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To pack this pulao, ensure to cool it well before packing.
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The rice has to be soaked for 30 minutes. So plan for it in advance.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 304 cal |
Protein | 5.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 55.2 g |
Fiber | 1.2 g |
Fat | 6.9 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 16.3 mg |
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Aussie Girl
March 13, 2025, midnight
Absolutely delicious and just so simple!

Anamit Sen
March 13, 2025, midnight
Instead of aloo-gobhi, can one use this recipe to make gobhi-mattar pulao?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Anamita, yes you can use gobhi matar to make the pulao.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Anyone know how long to cook in an instantpot?

Vijayalaxmi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Please tell for how long to soak the rice

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, You can soak it for 30 minutes.

Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Aloo Ghobhi Pulao.. quick and easy recipe.. just mix and pressure cook.. the taste is very good.. with all the flavours.. infused properly..