Kashmiri Pulao Kashmiri cuisine is known for its unique flavour. Despite using simple ingredients, the dishes are absolutely delectable. Kashmiri Pulao is loaded with extraordinary ingredients which impart their distinct flavour to this pulao. You should try it soon! By Sanjeev Kapoor 18 Jul 2024 in Recipes Rice New Update Kashmiri Pulao Main ingredients Basmati pulav rice, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Black cardamoms, Green cardamoms, Cloves, Fennel seeds, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Cashewnuts, Raisins, Cottage cheese (paneer), Dried ginger powder, Asafoetida, Milk, Fresh pomegrate pearls Cuisine Kashmiri Course Rice Prep time 40-45 minutes Cook time 20-25 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 1½ cups Basmati pulav rice 2 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 black cardamoms 2 green cardamoms 2-3 cloves 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon 5-6 cashewnuts, halved 2 teaspoons raisins 150 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into ½ inch cubes ½ teaspoon dried ginger powder (sauth) ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) ½ cup milk Fresh pomegranate pearls for garnish Roasted papads to serve Raita to serve Method Take Basmati pulav rice in a bowl, add sufficient water and wash for 2-3 times. Add sufficient water and soak for 20-25 minutes. Drain the water. Heat ghee in a non-stick wide pan, add cumin seeds, black cardamoms, green cardamoms, cloves, fennel seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon, mix and sauté till fragrant. Add cashewnuts and raisins, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes or till the cashewnuts turn golden brown. Add cottage cheese cubes, mix gently and saute for 1 minute. Add dried ginger powder and asafoetida and mix well. Add the drained rice, 2½ cups hot water, milk and salt and mix well. Cook till the mixture comes to a boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Switch the heat off and allow the pulao to rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the pulao onto a serving plate, garnish with fresh pomegranate pearls and serve hot with papad and raita. #Asafoetida #Bay leaf #Black cardamoms #Cashewnuts #Cinnamon #Cloves #Cumin seeds #Fresh pomegranate pearls #Ghee #Green cardamoms #Milk #Raisins #Fennel seeds #Cottage cheese (paneer) #Dried ginger powder #Basmati pulav rice Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article