Saffron Rice | Zafrani pulao | Milk pulao | Zarda pulao |Kashmiri pulav | Dry fruits pulao | is a rich and exotic kids-friendly milk-based pulao prepared with nuts and raisins No onion, no garlic pilaf is easy to make. Perfect for a dinner party
HOW LONG SHOULD I SOAK RICE?
I generally soak rice for about 5 minutes. Adjust the soaking time according to the variety of rice you use.
CAN I COOK zafrani PULAO IN THE PRESSURE COOKER?
Yes, for the pressure cooker version soak the rice for 15 minutes. cook for 2 whistles and do natural pressure release.
CAN I COOK SAFFRON PULAO IN OIL?
Yes, using Ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the pulav. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma. you can also use Vegan butter for vegan Zarda pulao
Will, it tastes sweet?
Though we add raisins pulao won’t taste sweet. For a sweet tooth, you can add little sugar.
Can I add onion/ garlic?
Yes, you can saute and add onion/garlic.
Can I add coconut?
Yes, can saute coconut/ dry coconut and prepare Zafrani pulao.
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Dry fruits and nuts recipe
Ghee
Ingredients
Soak rice
3/4 cup Basmati rice
Saffron milk
1 cup milk Few strands of saffron
Saute
10 cashews 2 tablespoon sliced almond 2 tablespoon of raisins
Temper
1 bay leaf Cinnamon small piece 2 cardamom 2 cloves Salt
Zarda pulao
1/4 cup water Pinch of turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
How to make Saffron rice with step by step pictures
Wash and soak rice with enough water and keep aside
Add milk and saffron in a microwave-safe glass and cook for 2 minutes; keep side
Turn on IP in “saute” mode and add ghee
When the display shows “hot” add cashews and sliced almonds; quick saute
Add raisins and saute till nuts turn golden brown
Press “cancel” and transfer the sauteed Raisins and nuts to a vessel
Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon; mix well
Furthermore add rice, saffron milk, water, salt, a pinch of turmeric powder; mix well and bring to boil
Add sesame oil and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
Close the IP and cook in manual mode for 4 minutes. Do Natural pressure release
Gently open the lid and fluff the rice
Add sauteed raisins and nuts and mix gently
