Kesariyan Pulao (Saffron Rice)

Kesariyan Pulao is a version of a rich shahi pulao. The ting of kesar makes it really delectable.

Kesariyan Pulao

Ingredients:
1cup Basmati Rice
1/2 tsp Saffron (soaked in milk)
1 Cinnamon stick
2 Black Cardamom
2 Green Cardamom
1tsp Shahi Jeera
Salt to Taste
1tbsp Desi Ghee
2 Cups of water


Procedure:

• Soak rice in water for 1 hour before cooking it.
• Soak saffron in milk for 10 minutes.
• Heat ghee in a kadahi, add in cumin seeds or shahi jeera.
• When it starts crackling, add in Cinnamon stick + black cardamom + green cardamom.
• Add in water. Mix in the soaked saffron + salt.
• Add in rice.
• Cover the lid. Let it cook on medium flame for 10 minutes, until the rice is tender.
• Serve hot with any curry or curd.