Zarda Pulao - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Zarda Pulao - SK Khazana

• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
• a few strands Saffron soaked in 2 tbsps warm water
• a large pi Saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 8-10 Dried coconut (khopra) thinly sliced
• 1 Bay leaf
• 10-12 Cashewnuts
• 15-20 Raisins
• 1 tablespoon Castor sugar
• to taste Salt
• 1 cup Milk

Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a non-stick pan, add dried coconut slices and sauté till light brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
2. Heat remaining ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add bay leaves, cashewnuts and raisins and sauté till golden brown.
3. Add rice, mix well and sauté for a 1-2 minutes. Add sugar and salt and mix well.
4. Add milk and mix well. Add a few strands of saffron and mix well. Add saffron strands soaked in warm water. Mix everything well.
5. Add 2 cups water and mix well. Cover and cook, on medium heat, till the rice is fully cooked.
6. Transfer in a serving bowl, garnish with fried coconut slices and serve hot.