Kashmiri Pilaf (Red Rose Pilaf!)
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Description:
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Kashmiri Pilaf, also affectionately known as Red Rose Pilaf! With its tangy essence and delicate rose undertones, this dish stands as a testament to culinary romance. Perfect for celebrating special occasions like anniversaries or simply for treating your taste buds to something extraordinary, this pilaf requires no accompaniments; it’s a star on its own!
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Rice, Asian, Indian, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Fat Content: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 44.4mg
- Sodium Content: 52.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.9g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 1.2g
- Protein Content: 8.6g
🍚 Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Basmati rice | 2 cups |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Cumin seeds | 1 tsp |
| Cloves | 1/2 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 3 sticks |
| Cardamoms | 1 tsp |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Ghee | 3 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
📝 Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt until well combined.
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Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
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Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamoms, and cloves to the ghee. Allow them to splutter, releasing their aromatic oils.
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Add the basmati rice to the pan and fry in the ghee for about 2 minutes, ensuring each grain is coated with the fragrant mixture.
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Pour in the milk-cream mixture, stirring gently to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Add 1/2 a cup of water to the pan, allowing the liquid to come to a gentle boil.
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Once boiling, partially cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the pilaf to simmer gently until the rice is cooked to perfection, absorbing all the flavors as it cooks.
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Carefully mix in the drained fruit, ensuring not to break the delicate grains of rice. Gently fold them into the pilaf, distributing them evenly.
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To garnish, sprinkle finely broken rose petals over the pilaf, adding a touch of elegance and a hint of floral aroma.
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Serve your Red Rose Pilaf hot, allowing each spoonful to transport you to a world of culinary bliss.
Indulge in this exquisite dish and let the flavors of Kashmiri cuisine enchant your senses. Whether it’s a special celebration or a cozy family meal, this Red Rose Pilaf is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who taste it.
