Zafrani pulao or saffron or sweet pulao is a Mughlai treat made of rice, saffron, sugar, and dry fruits. It is served during festivals and occasions. It has a royal touch thanks to a unique combination of ingredients. The flavour of saffron is prominent in this pulao, as the name suggests, and it is expertly incorporated into a mouthwatering rice dish. It is a yellowish colour rice dish with colourful veggies and aromatic spices. It has sweet and savoury flavours that hit the right spot on your taste buds.
Here's how you can make zafrani pulao at home-
Ingredients
1. 2 Tbsp Butter
2. 1 tbsp Ghee
3. 10 Green cardamom
4. 25-gram Almonds
5. 25-gram Cashews
6. 25-gram Raisins
7. 1 kg Basmati rice (semi cooked)
8. 100 gram Sugar
9. 500 gram Milk
10. 50-gram Cream
11. A pinch of Saffron
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1. Margarine and ghee are added to a pan for taste. Almonds, raisins, and cashew nuts should be added. Stir continuously for two to three minutes.
2. Stir in the basmati rice that has been partially cooked.
3. Fill the saucepan with milk and cream, then heat it for five minutes.
4. Stir for about 2 minutes after adding the sugar.
5. Milk with saffron added should be heated for three to four minutes.
6. Fill the rice with this milk. For five minutes, cover it and let it finish cooking.
7. Serve hot with chopped vegetables as a garnish.