Rice

Navratan pulao

Also called: navratan pulao, navratan pulav, navratan rice, navratan pilaf, navrattan pulao, navratan veg pulao, nine gem pulao, navratan pulav

Navratan pulao is that festive, colourful rice dish you usually see at parties, weddings, or a nice Sunday lunch at home. Fragrant basmati, little bits of peas, carrot, paneer, cashews, and those whole spices make every bite feel rich and special — proper treat food, but still very desi.

Key Takeaway: One plate of Navratan pulao (200g) contains 523.4 kcal, 12.4g protein, 74g carbs, and 19g fat. This pulao gives you a decent mix of carbs, fibre, and a bit of protein, so it’s more filling than plain rice. The peas, carrots, and onions add 7.6g fibre per plate, which helps keep digestion moving, while cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves can feel gentle on the stomach and may reduce that heavy, bloated feeling after a rich meal. The cashews and 15g oil do make it heavier, so if your tummy feels sluggish, pairing it with raita or a simple salad can help balance the richness and make the meal easier to digest.
523.4 kcal
12.4g Protein
74g Carbs
19g Fat

Per 1 plate (200g)

Calorie Breakdown

10%
57%
33%
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Per plate (200g) Per 100g
Calories 523.4 kcal 261.7 kcal
Protein 12.4g 6.2g
Carbohydrates 74g 37g
Fat 19g 9.5g
Fiber 7.6g 3.8g
Sugar 5g 2.5g
Micronutrients (per 100g)
Sodium 334.26 mg
Calcium 59.61 mg
Iron 1.1 mg
Vitamin C 12.89 mg
Folate 46.97 µg

What Goes Into It

Per serving (1 plate)

Orange and green colour 0.5g
Rice 75g
Peas 25g
Carrots 25g
Onion 25g
Cardamom 0.8g
Cloves 0.8g
Cumin seeds 1.2g
Cashewnuts 2g
Paneer 12.5g
Bay leaf 0.6g
Cinnamon 0.5g
Oil 15g
Salt 3.8g

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This pulao gives you a decent mix of carbs, fibre, and a bit of protein, so it’s more filling than plain rice. The peas, carrots, and onions add 7.6g fibre per plate, which helps keep digestion moving, while cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves can feel gentle on the stomach and may reduce that heavy, bloated feeling after a rich meal. The cashews and 15g oil do make it heavier, so if your tummy feels sluggish, pairing it with raita or a simple salad can help balance the richness and make the meal easier to digest.

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Nutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and the Indian Nutrient Database (INDB 2024). Values are per standard serving and may vary with preparation method.

Curated by Ashutosh Swaraj, Founder of Shellel