Prawn and veggie Pulao

Goan prawns and vegetable pulao, coutersy Andrea

Pulao is a occasion dish within Goan Cuisine. Its origin are in the influences from the Muslim who ruled most of India including Goa. Adil Shah ruled goa as part of the Bijapur Sultanate before the Portuguese defeated them and started the Portuguese Colonial era from 1520.

The goan version of pulao is very simple and also influenced by European tradition as we make use of ready made stock cubes. Also the most popular Pulao is either made with vegetable or prawns (Sea Food) as Goa is on the coast. 

  

Another very popular version of Pulao is the Chouris Pulao mixing Persian/Turks influences with the Iberian Chouris introduced in Goa again by the Portuguese. The Chouris has gained a religious status of its own in Goa and can make any pork loving Goan come to its knees for the humble Chouris. The Chouris made in Goa is very flavourful and several notches above the european version. I think the Spanish/Portuguese would give up on theirs once they get hooked to the  Goan Chouris.

Check out: Chouris Pulao