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| Main ingredients | Fresh cherries, Basmati rice, Ghee, Cloves, Black peppercorns, Green cardamoms, Raisins, Saffron |
| Cuisine | Fusion |
| Course | Rice |
| Prep time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cook time | 15-20 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Mild |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Vegetarian |
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh cherries, halved and seeded
- 1½ cups basmati rice, washed, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 4-5 cloves
- 6-8 black peppercorns
- 4-5 green cardamoms
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of saffron strands
- Candied cherry slivers for garnish
- Fresh cherry for garnish
Method
- Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cloves, black peppercorns and green cardamoms, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherries, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add raisins, mix and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add drained rice, mix and sauté lightly for 1 minute. Add 3 cups hot water and mix well. Add salt and saffron strands and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or till the rice is done and all the water absorbed.
- Transfer the rice onto a serving plate, garnish with candied cherry slivers and a fresh cherry. Serve hot.
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