Fruit Pulao Recipe

Fruit Pulao

Introduction:

Fruit Pulao is quick to make and delicious to eat! Basmati rice (long grain rice) is sauted with fruits, dry-fruits and enriched with saffron. Enjoy Fruit Pulao with raita, yogurt or curry.

 

Cooking Time: 25 Min

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Basmati Rice, cooked
• 2 Tablespoons Cashewnut
• 2 Tablespoons Almond
• 1 Tablespoon Raisin
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Apricot, diced
• 1/4 Cup Apple, diced
• 1/4 Cup Pineapple, chunks
• 1/4 Cup Cherries, diced
• 2 Tablespoons Ghee
• 2 Green Chilies, finely chopped
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 stick Cinnamon (Taj/Dalchini)
• 4 to 5 Cloves (Laving)
• 2 to 3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
• Few Strands of Saffron (Kesar)
• 1 Tablespoon warm Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• Salt to Taste

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, add warm milk and saffron, mix well until the saffron dissolves. Keep aside.
2. Heat deep nonstick pan over medium heat, add ghee.
3. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and green chilies, stir fry for a minute.
4. Add almonds, raisins and cashewnuts, mix well and saute until the nuts turn golden brown in color.
5. Add apricot, apple, pineapple and cherries, mix well and stir fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add cooked rice, sugar and salt, mix gently.
7. Cook over a slow flame for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from flame, add saffron-milk mixture, mix gently.
9. Enjoy Fruit Pulao with raita, yogurt or curry.