For: Nitra Black Cardamom
Black Cardamom Pulao
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 30 min
- Serves 4
A simply spiced rice dish where black cardamom lends a distinctive smoky depth beneath the other whole spices.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Temper the whole spices
Heat the ghee and fry the black cardamom, bay leaf, green cardamom and cinnamon for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Cook the onion
Add the sliced onion and cook 6 minutes until golden.
- 3
Add the rice
Stir in the drained rice for a minute to coat it evenly.
- 4
Simmer
Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
- 5
Rest and fluff
Rest covered for 8 minutes, then fluff gently, removing the black cardamom pods before serving if you prefer.
Nitra tip
Black cardamom is far smokier and more assertive than green — use it whole and remove the pods before eating, as biting into one is unpleasantly intense.
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