Bannu pulao

{{short description|Rice-based dish from Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa}}

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{{Infobox food

| name = Bannu Pulao

| image = Bannu Gull Beeff Pulao.jpg

| caption =

| alternate_name = Bani Pilov

| region = {{PAK}}

| course = Main dish

| served = Hot

| main_ingredient = {{plain list|

• Rice
• Spices
• Meat

}}

| minor_ingredient = {{plainlist|

• Beef
• Chicken
• Vegetables

}}

| place_of_origin = {{PAK}}

| associated_cuisine = Pakistani Cuisine Pashtun cuisine

| type = Rice dish

| cookbook = Bannu Pulao

| maxtime = 240

| calories = 237

| calories_ref =

| commons = Category:Bannu Pulao

}}

Bannu pulao (Urdu: بنوں پلاؤ; Pashto: بنو پلاوو) or Bannu beef pulao, also called Banuse pulao (Pashto: بنوڅۍ پلاوو), is a traditional mixed rice dish from the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is made with beef, rice, spices, and stock. The beef is cooked with bones and marrow, which gives the dish a rich and flavorful taste. The rice is cooked separately with ghee, salt, and whole spices. The dish is served with a garnish of onions, green chilies, and lemon wedges.{{Cite web |title=Malang Jan Bannu Beef Pulao |url=https://niftyfoodz.com/recipe/malang-jan-bannu-beef-pulao |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=niftyfoodz.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-07 |title=Bannu Beef Pulao Recipe by Fimmi Malik |url=https://cookpad.com/pk/recipes/13400991-bannu-beef-pulao |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Cookpad |language=en}}

Bannu pulao enjoys widespread popularity both within Pakistan{{Cite web |title=Bannu Beef Pulao now available at F.B area Karachi {{!}} Karachi Street Food {{!}} Bannu Beef Pulao {{!}} Pulao {{!}} Times of Karachi |url=https://timesofkarachi.pk/video/bannu-beef-pulao-now-available-at-fb-area-karachi--karachi-street-food--bannu-beef-pulao--pulao/1322 |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=timesofkarachi.pk}}{{Cite web |title=Best Bannu Beef Pulao In Lahore - Bannu Beef Pulao Recipe {{!}} Beef Pulao Banane Ka Tarika - UrduPoint Video |url=https://www.urdupoint.com/videos/best-bannu-beef-pulao-in-lahore-bannu-beef-pulao-recipe-beef-pulao-banane-ka-tarika.html |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=UrduPoint |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-04-11 |title=Delicious Bannu Beef Pulao is gaining popularity in Karachi |url=https://mmnews.tv/delicious-bannu-beef-pulao-is-gaining-popularity-in-karachi/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=MM News |language=en-US}} and among countries where Pakistani diaspora is present, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.{{Cite web |title=Bannu Gul Beef Pulao Restaurant |url=https://bannu-gul-beef-pulao-restaurent.business.site/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=bannu-gul-beef-pulao-restaurent.business.site |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Bannu Beef Nalli Pulao Restaurant Muwailih Commercial, Sharjah |url=https://www.zomato.com/sharjah/bannu-beef-nalli-pulao-restaurant-muwailih-commercial |website=Zomato}}{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=Assignment |date=2023-10-15 |title=Magnificent inauguration of Restaurant Bannu Pulao in Jeddah, greetings from the Social and Journalist community - |url=https://www.awamipolitics.com/magnificent-inauguration-of-restaurant-bannu-pulao-in-jeddah-greetings-from-the-social-and-journalist-community-29403.html |access-date=2023-12-01 |language=en-US}} It is commonly regarded as a dish for special occasions, often accompanied by yogurt, salad, or raita. This rice dish exclusively uses spices and rice hailing from the region of Bannu, lending it a distinct and unique flavor.{{Cite web |title=Al Sultan Bannu Beef Pulao Review {{!}} Savyour |url=https://savyour.com.pk/products/reviews/al-sultan-bannu-beef-pulao-review/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Savyour Reviews |language=en-US}}