Feb 05 2008
Kashmiri Pulav
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is not just a paradise for the tourist but also for the lovers of good food. The state offers a variety of exotic recipes bearing a distinct seal of the state. One of the vegetarian recipes is kashmiri pulav..check it out.
Ingredients
2 cups long grain rice (basmati)
2 cups milk
1/2 cup cream beaten smooth
1 tsp. sugar
salt to taste
a pinch of saffron
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
3 cloves
1″ cinnamon
3 cardamoms
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. ghee
1 cup chopped mixed fruit (pineapple or sweet grapes)
2-3 edible rose petals or 1 tsp rose water
Method
- Wash and soak rice for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix milk, cream, sugar, salt. Drain rice, keep aside.
- Heat ghee in a heavy pan. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, bayleaf, cardamoms, cloves. Allow to splutter. Add rice and fry in ghee for 2 minutes.
- Add milk, cream, mixture. Mix well and add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil.
- When boil is reached, cover and simmer till cooked. Each grain should be cooked, but separate.
- Mix in fruits very gently. Serve hot with a curry or tadka dal.