Bannu pulao
Bannu pulao or Bannu beef pulao, also called Banuse pulao, is a traditional mixed rice dish from the Bannu district of 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.
Bannu pulao enjoys widespread popularity both within PakhtunKhwa, and among countries where Pakistani diaspora is present, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 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.
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.
- Green chilies: typically slit and incorporated into the beef stock and also used as a garnish, alongside fried onions and lemon wedges.
- Tomatoes