Kashmiri Pulao

By Chef Shantanu Gupte

From Health Mange More

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Rice

Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king

Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add raisins, cashewnuts, pistachios and dates and saute for 1 minute. Drain on a plate.
Add onions, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste to the same pan. Mix and saute till fragrant.
Add cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns and red chilli powder and mix well.
Add rice and mix well. Add 2½ cups of water, salt, dry fruits and dates and mix well.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook till most of the moisture is absorbed.
Add saffron milk and ginger strips. Mix gently and cook till the rice is done.
Transfer into a serving bowl, top with a dollop of white butter and serve hot.