KANIKA - Sweet Pulao for Every Occasion | Mitha Palau Recipe from Odisha Rath yatra Special

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers a natural sweetener alternative.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almond flour provides a nutty flavor with lower sugar.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tartness that complements sweetness.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add drained rice to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in sugar, salt, and turmeric powder, mixing well.

Add bay leaf, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, black pepper corn, and cinnamon stick, stirring to combine.

Add coconut and raisins, stirring to combine.

Pour in water to cover the rice by 1 inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Garnish with cashews before serving.

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