| By : deepak verma ( Posted on :28 Oct, 2005 ) | Total Views : 167 | Previous | Next |
Ingredients
1 cup basmati (long grain) rice
1 cup sugar
Ghee -1/2 cup
2 cloves
1-1/4 cinnamon stick
2-3 cardamoms
8-10 pistachios
8-10 almonds
15-20 raisins
few drops saffron colour
6 cups water approx.
Method:
Blanch (optional) almonds and pistas, cut into thin slivers.
Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.
Put water to boil, add rice, cook till 3/4 done.
It is done when grain gets mashed between fingers only when forced.
Drain out all water. Cool in a large plate.
Add sugar and mix gently till with hands till well blended.
Heat ghee. Add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
Add rice, and toss gently with spatula.
Dilute colour in 1/2 cup water, sprinkle over rice.
When well mixed, cover and simmer till all moisture evaporates.
Garnish with pista and almonds.
Serve hot.
Note: Prepare ahead and warm in microwave before serving, to save time.
Making time: 30 minutes (excluding cooling time)
Makes: 5 servings
Shelflife: 3-4 days refrigerated
