VegDelhi
Zafrani pulao
Basmati scented with saffron, ghee and whole spices, studded with nuts. Gold on a platter.
45 minTime
9 gProtein each
mildSpice
Saffron rice of the courtMake it your way
Grandma's waySaffron, ghee, nuts. Mughlai gold.
The original466kcalsame
9 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
45minutessame
Basmati rice1½ cups, soaked 30 min
Ghee3 tbsp
Whole spicescardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf
Onion1 medium, sliced
Saffrona generous pinch
Milk¼ cup, warm
Sugar1 tbsp
Almonds15, slivered
Cashews15
Raisins2 tbsp
Water2¼ cups
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Soak the saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes.
- 2Heat ghee, fry the nuts and raisins until golden and lift out. Fry the onion until golden brown.
- 3Add whole spices and the drained rice. Stir gently for 2 minutes, then add water, salt and sugar.
- 4Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 12 minutes. Drizzle the saffron milk over, cover and rest 10 minutes.
- 5Fluff gently and top with the fried nuts, raisins and onions.
Serve it like thisFluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.