Kashmiri Pulao || Saffron Pulao || Veg Pulao Recipe || Pujo special recipe

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric gives color at a lower cost.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can be a lighter alternative.

Rinse basmati 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 shimmering.

Add whole spices: green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the soaked rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes, coating with ghee.

Pour in water and add salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix saffron in warm milk; set aside.

Once rice is cooked, fluff gently with a fork.

Drizzle saffron milk over the rice and mix lightly.

Fold in mixed nuts and dried fruits gently.

Sprinkle sugar and rose water over the top; mix carefully.

Garnish with fresh fruits and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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