Authentic Kashmiri PulaoVeg
Discover the aromatic magic of Kashmiri Pulao, a royal dish that swaps traditional vegetables for a rich blend of dry fruits, nuts, and fragrant spices. This mildly sweet, elegant rice recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you want a quick, flavorful meal without the hassle. Infused with saffron milk and toasted nuts, it pairs beautifully with fresh pomegranate raita. Follow this simple guide to create a restaurant-style pulao that will delight your family and guests!
Ingredients
1 cup Long Grain Basmati Rice
2 cups Hot Water
Saffron: A few strands, soaked in warm milk
Ghee: 1 tablespoon (for roasting nuts) + 2 tablespoons (for the pulao)
1 cup Cashew Nuts (Chopped)
1 cup Almonds
Raisins: 1/4 cup (mixed varieties)
1 cup Onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Oil
Cinnamon, Cloves, Green Cardamom, Black Cardamom: A few of each
A few Bay Leaf
A few Fennel Seeds
1 tsp Caraway seeds
to taste Salt
Optional Serving Suggestions:
Fresh Fruits: Pomegranate, pineapple, or apple pieces
Instructions
1
Rinse 1 cup of long-grain Basmati rice and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
2
In a pan with 1 tablespoon of ghee, roast 1/2 cup of whole cashew nuts until golden brown, then set aside. Repeat this process with 1/2 cup of almonds. Finally, roast 1/4 cup of raisins (a mix of large and small) until they plump up, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and a little ghee. Fry 1 cup of thinly sliced onions until they become rich brown and crispy, then set aside.
4
In a wide pan, add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add whole spices: cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon of Shahi jeera. Roast until aromatic.
5
Add the soaked rice to the pan and gently roast it for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to break the grains.
6
Add 2 cups of hot water and salt to taste. Stir in a few strands of saffron soaked in warm milk for extra flavor. Cover and cook on medium-low flame for 10 minutes.
7
Once the rice is cooked, fold in the roasted nuts, raisins, and fried onions. For a professional touch, garnish with fresh fruits like pomegranate, pineapple, or apple pieces before serving.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
