KASHMIRI PULAO

INGREDIENTS

    MAKING PROCESS OF KASHMIRI PULAO

  1. 1. Measure all the ingredients for the pulao and keep ready. Rinse 1 cup basmati rice thoroughly in water until the water is clear of starch. Soak the rice grains in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. On a low or medium flame, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil or ghee in a deep pan.
  3. Add 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera), 1 tej patta (Indian bay leaf), 3 cloves, 2 to 3 green cardamoms and 1 to 2 black cardamoms.
  4. Fry the spices for some seconds or till they crackle and the oil becomes fragrant.
  5. Now lower the heat or switch off the heat. Add the ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder (saunth) and 1 teaspoon fennel powder.
  6. Stir well.
  7. Add 1 cup of soaked and drained basmati rice.
  8. Gently mix and sauté for a minute on low heat.