Here
comes the yum yum rice, Kashmiri Pulao!!! Perfect recipe for zapping
a bad mood. With richness of cashews, almonds and walnuts, the
Kashmir origin dish has a unique flavor of its own. The mild and
sweet flavor comes from aromatic spices making the recipe simply
irresistible.
The
aristocrat rich saffron is a perfect booster for the tingling taste
buds. Dry fruits give warmth and are perfect for cold climate of
Kashmir, India. Pulao is cooked with dry fruits and can be garnished
with fresh fruits such as pineapple, cherries and pomegranate. So say
cheers to winter with the hot and mildly sweet Kashmiri pulao.
Ingredients:-
For
the Rice:-
2
Cups good quality rice, soaked for 30 mins,
1
Inch cinnamon,
1
Tsp caraway seeds,
1
Bayleaf,
3
Cloves,
3
Green cardamoms,
2
Black cardamoms,
½
Teaspoon dry ginger powder,
1
Teaspoon fennel powder,
2
Pinches of saffron,
2
Tablespoon clarified butter,
41/4
Cups water,
Salt
as required
For
garnishing:-
1
Medium sized sliced onion,
12 Cashews,
12 Almonds,
12 Walnuts,
2
Tablespoon oil
Preparation Method:-
1.
Heat clarified butter in a deep pan. On a low or medium flame, add
all the whole spices. Fry till the oil becomes fragrant.
2.
Now lower the flame, add the ginger and fennel powder and stir. Add
the soaked and drained rice and stir gently.
3.
Add crushed saffron and saute for a minute. Pour water and salt. Stir
and cover the pan tightly. When the rice is cooking, prepare the
garnish.
4.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Add the sliced onions. Also add a
pinch of salt and fry the onions till they are golden or caramelized
and crisp.
5.
Remove and drain on paper tissues. In the same oil, first fry the
almonds till they become crisp.
6.
Now fry the cashews and walnuts till they are crisp and lightly
browned and
cook the rice till all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
7.
When done, fluff the rice. Chopped stir fried seasonal fruits can be
added.
8.
Serve dried fruit fried rice or kashmiri pulao hot. Garnish with the
fried onions and dry fruits.
Enjoy
the aromatic rice!!!
