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Bannu pulao

Bannu pulao

Rice-based dish from Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa


Bannu pulao (Urdu: بنوں پلاؤ; Pashto: بنو پلاوو ) or Bannu beef pulao, also called Banuse pulao (Pashto: بنوڅۍ پلاوو), is a traditional mixed rice dish from the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is made with beef, rice, spices, and stock. The beef is cooked with bones and marrow, which gives the dish a rich and flavorful taste. The rice is cooked separately with ghee, salt, and whole spices. The dish is served with a garnish of onions, green chilies, and lemon wedges.[1][2]

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Bannu pulao enjoys widespread popularity both within Pakistan[3][4][5] and among countries where Pakistani diaspora is present, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.[6][7][8] It is commonly regarded as a dish for special occasions, often accompanied by yogurt, salad, or raita. This rice dish exclusively uses spices and rice hailing from the region of Bannu, lending it a distinct and unique flavor.[9]

Ingredients

Ingredients used in Bannu pulao are:

  • Beef: typically in large, bone-in pieces slow-cooked with water, and seasonings.
  • Rice: predominantly long-grained aromatic varieties like basmati or sella rice cooked separately with seasonings.
  • Garam masala: spice mix
  • Onion: thinly sliced and browned in oil.[10]
  • Green chilies: typically slit and incorporated into the beef stock and also used as a garnish, alongside fried onions and lemon wedges.
  • Tomatoes[1]

See also


References

  1. "Malang Jan Bannu Beef Pulao". niftyfoodz.com. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. "Bannu Beef Pulao Recipe by Fimmi Malik". Cookpad. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. "Delicious Bannu Beef Pulao is gaining popularity in Karachi". MM News. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  4. "Bannu Gul Beef Pulao Restaurant". bannu-gul-beef-pulao-restaurent.business.site. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. "Al Sultan Bannu Beef Pulao Review | Savyour". Savyour Reviews. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  6. "Bannu Beef Pulao Recipe | Masala TV". www.masala.tv. Retrieved 19 October 2023.

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