Yellow Pumpkin Pulao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Yellow Pumpkin Pulao Recipe, wash the basmati rice couple of times and soak in water for 20 minutes

Step 2: Meanwhile cut the yellow pumpkin, wash them and keep it aside

Step 3: Heat oil in a Pressure cooker and once the oil is hot add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and cumin seeds

Step 4: Once the cumin seeds splutter, add in the green chillies, yellow pumpkin & coconut

Step 5: Saute them for a min

Step 6: Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pressure cooker along with turmeric powder, salt & sugar

Step 7: Saute them in low Heat for a minute until combined

Step 8: Add in the water & when it comes to a rolling boil, close the pressure cooker & cook the Pumpkin Pulao on medium heat for 2 whistles

Step 9: After two whistles turn off the heatAllow the pressure to release naturally and open the pressure cooker

Step 10: Fluff  the Pumpkin Pulao with fork slightly and transfer into a serving plate and serve

Step 11: Serve Yellow Pumpkin Pulao Recipe along with Manipuri Style Sana Thongpa Recipe and Boondi Raita for a wholesome lunch