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पुलाव

pulaav /pʊ.laːʋ/

A seasoned rice dish cooked in broth with vegetables, meat, or spices. It is a common and versatile meal in Indian cuisine, ranging from simple home-cooked versions to elaborate festive varieties.

Examples

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मैं आज रात को रात के खाने में मटर पुलाव बनाऊँगा।

I will make peas pulao for dinner tonight.

2

उत्सव के अवसर पर शाही पुलाव परोसा जाएगा।

Shahi pulao will be served on the festive occasion.

3

भाई, क्या मस्त पुलाव बनाया है!

Brother, what an awesome pulao you've made!

Word Family

Noun
पुलाव
Related
चावल
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Pulao' as a 'Pull-all' dish: you pull all the vegetables and spices together into one pot of rice!

Quick Quiz

मेरी माँ बहुत स्वादिष्ट ___ बनाती हैं।

Correct!

The correct answer is: पुलाव

Examples

1

मैं आज रात को रात के खाने में मटर पुलाव बनाऊँगा।

everyday

I will make peas pulao for dinner tonight.

2

उत्सव के अवसर पर शाही पुलाव परोसा जाएगा।

formal

Shahi pulao will be served on the festive occasion.

3

भाई, क्या मस्त पुलाव बनाया है!

informal

Brother, what an awesome pulao you've made!

4

भारतीय व्यंजनों के इतिहास में पुलाव का महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है।

academic

Pulao holds an important place in the history of Indian cuisine.

5

हमारी कंपनी की कैंटीन में शुक्रवार को पुलाव मिलता है।

business

Our company canteen serves pulao on Fridays.

Word Family

Noun
पुलाव
Related
चावल

Common Collocations

मटर पुलाव Peas pulao
वेजिटेबल पुलाव Vegetable pulao
पुलाव पकाना To cook pulao
गरमा-गरम पुलाव Piping hot pulao
पनीर पुलाव Paneer pulao

Common Phrases

खयाली पुलाव पकाना

To build castles in the air (literally: cooking imaginary pulao)

पुलाव की प्लेट

A plate of pulao

बचा हुआ पुलाव

Leftover pulao

Often Confused With

पुलाव vs बिरयानी

Pulao is generally cooked together with all ingredients in one pot and is less spicy, whereas Biryani involves layering half-cooked rice and meat/veg.

पुलाव vs खिचड़ी

Khichdi is a soft, mushy mixture of rice and lentils, while Pulao features separate, fluffy grains of rice.

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Usage Notes

The word 'पुलाव' is a masculine noun. It is often used with the verb 'बनाना' (to make) or 'पकाना' (to cook).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often treat 'pulao' as plural because it contains many grains of rice, but in Hindi, it is treated as a singular mass noun.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Pulao' as a 'Pull-all' dish: you pull all the vegetables and spices together into one pot of rice!

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Word Origin

Derived from the Persian word 'pulaw' and related to the Sanskrit word 'pulāka' (a ball of rice).

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Ends in a consonant sound, so it doesn't change in plural (nominative) Oblique plural: पुलावों
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Cultural Context

Pulao is a staple at Indian weddings and Sunday lunches, often paired with yogurt-based 'Raita'.

Quick Quiz

मेरी माँ बहुत स्वादिष्ट ___ बनाती हैं।

Correct!

The correct answer is: पुलाव

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