A dish that is simple to make yet very royal and mesmerizing. A recipe which is a  mix of rich ingredients – Basmati rice cooked in a sweet and rich blend of Indian spices and nuts .  Zafrani Pulao is a stunningly flavorsome pulao recipe, with the essence of saffron. The name hence, Zafrani 🙂  This is  simple, easy and can be cooked in very less time. I did not use much nuts today as I wanted a simple rice dish for my Chicken curry . But Generally nuts are used , so if you want you can also use nuts in it .

Ingredients

• 2 cups, basmati rice ( Soaked for 15 min )
• 1 tsp Sahi jeera
• 2 green cardamom
• 3 cloves
• 1” stick of cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp ghee
• A generous pinch of good quality saffron soaked in 4 tablespoon of milk
• 1&1/2 cup of water
• Salt to taste
• Golden fried onions for garnish
• Coriander and mint leaves for garnish
• Nuts like cashew, raisins . (optional)

Method

• In a heavy bottom pot, heat ghee add sahi jeera and let it splutter.
• Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf , cashew, raisins and saute for 30 sec .
• Add rice , salt and mix well. Add water and let it boil.
• Once water starts boiling, give it a gentle stir.
• When water dries and rice is cooked to 90%, pour saffron soaked milk on the top, Cover and simmer until done.
• Once cooked, fluff up the rice very gently using fork.
• Garnish with fried onions and chopped coriander leaves.
• Our royal & delicious easy zafrani pulao is ready to be served.
• You can serve this with chicken curry or even raita.

Love

CK