How to make Cashew Coconut Pulao -
Coconut milk and cashewnuts add a shahi touch to this rice preparation
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Whole cashewnuts, Coconut milk (नारियल का दूध)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Rice
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Cashew Coconut Pulao Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 1.30-2 hour
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Cashew Coconut Pulao Recipe
Whole cashewnuts 1/4 cup
Coconut milk 1 1/2 cups
Basmati rice soaked for 1-2 hours and drained 1 1/2 cups
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon 1 inch
Green cardamoms 4-5
Cloves 4-5
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Medium onion sliced 1
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Browned onions to garnish
Fresh mint sprig to garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds, mix and saute till fragrant.
Step 2
Add cashewnuts, mix and sauté till the nuts turn a light golden. Add onion, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add rice, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add coconut milk and 1½ cups water and mix well.
Step 4
Add garam masala and salt and mix well. Cover and cook till the rice is done.
Step 5
Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with browned onions and mint sprig and serve hot.
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