Saffron infused sweet rice generously garnished with almonds and cashewnuts.ZARDA PULAOIngredients 1½ cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 15 minutes 2 tablespoons ghee 8-10 dry coconut, (khopra), cut into strips 2-3 bay leaves 10-12 cashewnuts 10-12 raisins 1-1½ tablespoons sugar Salt to taste ¼ cup milk A few strands of saffron Method1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a non-stick pan.2. Add khopra and sauté till brown. Remove the khopra and set aside.3. Heat remaining ghee in another deep nonstick pan.. Add bay leaves, cashewnuts, raisins and soaked rice. Mix well and cook for a 2-3 minutes.4. Add sugar, salt and milk. Add 2¾ cups water. Stir to mix and add a few saffron strands. Mix well.5. Cook till the rice absorbs the water. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.6. Transfer in a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with the fried khopra.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
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