Ingredients: cup Basmati rice, cup Water, cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin), tablespoons Fresh coconut, Green Chillies - slit, - as per your taste, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Sugar - optional, Bay leaves (tej patta), Star anise, Cloves (Laung), inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini), teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera), tablespoon Sunflower Oil, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Yellow Pumpkin Pulao Recipe, wash the basmati rice couple of times and soak in water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile cut the yellow pumpkin, wash them and keep it aside.Heat oil in a Pressure cooker and once the oil is hot add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds splutter, add in the green chillies, yellow pumpkin & coconut. Saute them for a min.Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pressure cooker along with turmeric powder, salt & sugar. Saute them in low Heat for a minute until combined. Add in the water & when it comes to a rolling boil, close the pressure cooker & cook the Pumpkin Pulao on medium heat for 2 whistles. After two whistles turn off the heatAllow the pressure to release naturally and open the pressure cooker. Fluff  the Pumpkin Pulao with fork slightly and transfer into a serving plate and serve. Serve Yellow Pumpkin Pulao Recipe along with Manipuri Style Sana Thongpa Recipe and Boondi Raita for a wholesome lunch.