II Mewa Pulao II

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Long Grain Rice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup pure ghee
  • 4 cups milk
  • 15-20 almonds(blanched and chopped)
  • 10-15 Pistachios(chopped)
  • 1 tsp green cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp Chironji(grinded)
  • 1/2 tsp Saffron(kesar) dissolved in 1tbsp warm milk
  • Silver paper(varak)

Preparation:

  • Wash and soak rice in water for 11/2 hours. Drain water and keep aside.
  • Heat ghee and add rice and milk.
  • Cover partially and cook on low flame till cooked.(Stir occasionally)
  • Add cardamom powder, half of dry fruits, saffron and sugar and mix well but gently.
  • Cook on a low flame or bake in a moderately hot oven till each grain seperates.
  • Garnish with remaining dry fruits, silver paper and serve hot.