Plain Polao
Ghee, whole spices and aromatic rice — the partner to any korma or roast.
⏱ 25 min · 🍽️ Serves 4
Cost at home ≈ ৳180.00 · by delivery ≈ ৳560.00
Costs are rough Dhaka market estimates (2026) and vary by area and season. Delivery price = this site's menu price × servings.
Ingredients
- chinigura rice — 400 g
- ghee — 3 tbsp
- onion, sliced — 1
- cardamom 4, cinnamon 2 sticks, bay leaves 2
- salt and a pinch of sugar
Method
- Wash, soak 20 minutes and drain the rice.
- Fry the onion and whole spices lightly in ghee.
- Add the rice, stir 3 minutes, then add 1½ times hot water, salt and sugar.
- Once boiling, cover and cook on low for 12–15 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes covered, fluff and serve.
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