There are many versions of this pulao. Some use whole spices, some don't. What stands out in Kashmiri Pulao is SAFFRON and FENNEL SEEDS. I prefer to use a combination of whole spices and saffron, and not include fennel seeds, but it is upto you. This is a very simple dish, can be easily made in 20 minutes.Serves: 3Ingredients1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water and set aside1/2 teaspoon saffron strands1/2 cinnamon stick2 cardamom cloves1 dry bay leaf1 teaspoon paprika powderSalt, about half a teaspoon1 tablespoon ghee1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts1/4 apple, thinly sliced1/4 cup pomegranate pearlsInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, melt ghee. When ghee has melted, add whole spices and cashew...
Mummy makes this rice dish every winter, atleast a few times, some variations may exist, adding cauliflower instead of potato, or sometimes any other vegetable. As I write this recipe, I can smell this pulao..fresh green peas (if you can find) are best for this pulao, but I use frozen for convenience sake. If you are using fresh green peas, then add it along with rice so that they will get cooked as the rice gets prepared.Serves: 3Ingredients1 cup basmati rice (see my instructions on how to wash basmati rice)1 red onion thinly sliced, so almost about 1 cup of sliced red onion3 green cardamoms, partially crushed3 cloves1 teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon coriander powder1 Idaho potato, washed,...
This is a simple Shrimp Pulao that Mummy makes on special occassions, I have seen many complicated shrimp pulaos but personally I like this the best. It is easy and is a great way to please family!IngredientsMarinade1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined (16 - 20 count)6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 large egg, beaten1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water, drained1 cup red onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons ghee / unsalted butter6 cloves1 tablespoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 bay leaves, dried1 large potato, cut in wedgesSalt to tasteInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, mix in the marinade ingredients and set aside.Heat ghee over medium heat in a wide bottom pot, preferably 4 - 5 qt pot....
My sister-in-law Archana has taught me this recipe. It is made only with 5 ingredients and it is yum! It is a great accompaniment with a hearty soup or with a spicy stew. Ingredients1/2 cup dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi) - available at the Indian store2 cups chopped red tomatoes1 tbsp cumin seeds1 tbsp ghee or butter1 cup white basmati riceSaltMethodIn a mixing bowl, wash basmati rice 3 times in cold running water, and each time, drain all the water without wasting a single grain of rice. Set aside.In a 4 qt pot (wide pot), heat ghee on medium heat. Once ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and fenugreek leaves, saute for a minute.Add tomatoes and cook for 5...
