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Crispy Fried Onion Pulao

Rice is the perfect, versatile side dish for any weeknight meal. This crispy fried onion pulao is an Indian twist on a standard rice side dish. Fresh fried onions give fragrant long-grain rice a fun, delicious twist with little effort! The best part is this side dish requires only five ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Crispy fried onion rice pulao, Fried onion rice, Onion pulao, Onion rice
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Sunena Anand

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 Yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Long grain rice rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Fry the onions - In a skillet or a large pot, heat up a ½ inch (around 2 cups) of cooking oil over medium heat. Fry the onions until they are golden brown, stirring them occasionally. This should take approximately 10 minutes. Once the onions are golden brown, drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
    2 cups Vegetable oil, 1 Yellow onion
  • Make the rice - In a sauce pan over medium heat, boil the water. Once it has come to a boil, add the rinsed rice, salt, butter, and fried onions. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 15 minutes.
    2 cups Water, 1 cup Long grain rice, 1 tablespoon Salted butter, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Let the rice rest - Turn the heat off after 15 minutes, and let the rice sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  • Fluff and serve - One the remaining 5 minutes are up, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!

Notes

Use a neutral cooking oil to fry the onions - A neutral cooking oil is an oil that does not have a distinct flavour to it. I recommend using vegetable or canola oil. Avoid using olive oil, as the flavour is strong and it may start smoking with high heat.
To test the oil temperature - Test the heat by putting the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles form around the stick, the oil is hot enough.
Do not stir or open the rice until the 20 minutes are up - this includes the 5 minutes with the heat off. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg