Cashew and Raisins Pulao Recipe

Rahini from Georgia, US has sent this tantalizing recipe for Cashew and Raisins Pulao. Pulao and Biryani find a special place in Indian Cooking and it requires some practice before you perfect this tasty Indian dish. Now’s your chance to try this exquisite recipe as a weekend treat.

You’ll need (Serves 4):

2 Cups Long Grain Rice (Preferably Basmati)
Cashews 1/2 Cup
Raisins 1/2 Cup
Saffron 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
Small onions /Shallots 1/2 Cup
Coriander Leaves to garnish
Red Onion 1/2 Cup
Oil 3-4 tbsp
Cinnamon -1 Stick
Cardamom - 3
Cloves -3
Salt to taste

How to:

Rinse the rice well and drain it in a colander.Bring the water to a simmer and add saffron .
Take a non stick vessel and heat oil.Add cashews ,cinnamon,cardomom & cloves.

Fry until cashews turn brown ,add shallots saute for few minutes.Then add raisins and turmeric powder. Add the rice and mix it well,add the boiling water and salt .

Close the lid and cook for 10 mins and reduce the heat to the lowest possible level. Mix the rice once and leave it closed for 5 more minutes.

In a seperate skillet fry the onions in oil.Garnish the rice with the fried onions along with coriander leaves.