Here’s How You Can Make The Gucchi Pulao That Was Served At The Ambani Wedding; Recipe Inside

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What Exactly Is Gucchi?

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Gucchi Pulao At The Ambani Wedding

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Ingredients

[{"selector":"#anim-55b871a1-367f-481c-b7af-b291ec2d90fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.462408139793446%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] -1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained -5 g gucchi (around 10 small pieces), plain or smoked -1/2 onion, thinly sliced (optional) -1 tablespoon peanut oil or ghee -1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds -2 cloves -1 green cardamom -1 tejpatta (Indian bay leaf) -1 small piece cinnamon stick -1/4 teaspoon salt -1 1/4 cup water (including soaking liquid from gucchi) Credits:wellplatedsabu_official/ Instagram

Step 1

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Step 2

[{"selector":"#anim-9a3ea618-cedf-4050-8e67-5f5cebf026c8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-16.740618459440967%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, wait till fragrant. Add cloves, cardamom, tejpatta, and cinnamon. Credits:wellplatedsabu_official/ Instagram

Step 3

[{"selector":"#anim-10bd6e27-4f5d-4c35-8a58-65e91e47b602 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-16.569472413777724%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Add onions (optional) and brown lightly. Add drained gucchi and cook for 2 minutes. Add rinsed rice and stir for another minute. Credits:wellplatedsabu_official/ Instagram

Step 4

[{"selector":"#anim-3148cb6c-6f4c-45db-a606-204081ab8cc3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.506011814739912%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Add reserved soaking liquid and additional water (2.5-3 times rice quantity). Add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Credits:wellplatedsabu_official/ Instagram

Step 5

[{"selector":"#anim-16761ca8-0e91-4d22-ba8c-5003385f97c5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.946428346588934%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Turn off heat, keep covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm. Credits:wellplatedsabu_official/ Instagram

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