Sweet Spiced Rice Pulao

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Method

1. 1

   Soak 1 cup Basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Soak almonds in hot water for 2 hours. Peel and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat ghee in a pan. Fry 10-12 cashews until golden. Transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   In the same ghee, lightly fry raisins until they puff up. Transfer to a plate.

   

5. 5

   Grate ¼ cup fresh coconut. Set aside.

6. 6

   In a pan, heat 3-4 tbsp ghee. Add ¼ cup sugar, 2 bay leaves, 3 cardamom pods, and 1 tsp cumin seeds. Mix until sugar begins to melt.

7. 7

   Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder. Mix.

8. 8

   Add the drained rice. Mix gently.

   

9. 9

   Add 2 tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp clove powder, ¼ tsp nutmeg powder, 2½ tsp black pepper powder, and ¼ tsp cinnamon powder. Mix well.

10. 10

    Add salt to taste.

11. 11

    Add the peeled almonds and fried cashews. Mix gently.

12. 12

    Add 2 cups water. Mix once.

    

13. 13

    Cover and cook on low flame for 15 minutes until rice is done and water is absorbed.

14. 14

    After 15-20 minutes, check that rice is cooked. Mix gently.

15. 15

    Garnish with grated coconut, fried cashews, and raisins.

16. 16

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Lord Jagannath. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare