Kashmiri Pulao

Kashmiri Pulao is a rich one pot dish flavorful dish and quickest to make. Pulao can be prepared by the combination of Soaked Saffron milk, mild spices and few occasional fruits such as Pomegranate, apple, pineapple. Few people use rose water or Fresh rose petals in addition to saffron for rich flavor. Kashmiri pulao is not only a kids favorite rice variety but also for those who wants mild sweetness in rice varieties. The recipe includes detailed step by step instructions to make Kashmiri Pulao with Video Explanations. Sharing the recipe below

Ingredients to make Kashmiri Pulao:

Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Cashews- 10, Pistachio – 10, Raisins-1 tbsp
Masala Items – Cinnamon Stick, Cloves -3, Cardamom-2, Star Anise – 1
Onion – 1 Medium (Sliced)
Salt as required
Saffron Strands – 10-12
Milk – 1/2 cup
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Pomegranate – 2 tbsp

Method:

Pre-task:

take Warm Milk (2 tbsp) in small cup
add 10-12 saffron strands
soak basmati rice in water
set aside for 20 minutes

After 20 minutes,

in a pressure cooker, add ghee
roast raisins, cashewnuts, Pistachio for 2-3 minutes or until turns golden brown

in same pressure cooker, add masala items – cinnamon stick, Cloves-3, Cardamom -2, start anise-1
saute it once
add sliced onion. cook for 3 minutes or until onions turn translucent
add soaked basmati rice filtering excess water along with required salt
pour milk (1/2 cup), presoaked saffron milk and water (1 1/2 cup)

(note: Rice: Water ratio – 1: 2. here we replaced 1/2 cup water with milk)