Kashmiri Pulao
Also known as Fruit Pulao, Saffron Rice · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
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Kashmiri pulao: basmati rice cooked with ghee, whole spices, saffron milk and nuts, with pomegranate and apple. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
17 itemsGhee1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Bay Leaves1
Cinnamon1 inch
Water2 cup
Salt1.25 tsp
Raisins2 tbsp
Basmati Rice1 cup
Saffron10 strands
Green Cardamom2
Almonds, Thinly Sliced10
Walnuts (halved)10
Cashew (half)10
Milk3 tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Pomegranate2 tbsp
Apple, Diced2 tbsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 295kcal | 1180kcal |
| Protein | 6.2g | 25g |
| Carbohydrate | 51g | 204g |
| Fat | 8.3g | 33g |
| Fibre | 2.8g | 11g |
| Sugar | 8.4g | 34g |
Cookd masalas for basmati rice
Method
- 1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.
Basmati Rice
- 2
Soak the saffron in warm milk for 10 mins.
SaffronMilk
- 3
In a pot heat ghee and add the whole spices followed by the nuts and raisins. Fry until the nuts turn golden brown.
GheeCuminBay LeavesCinnamonRaisinsGreen CardamomAlmondsWalnuts (halved)Cashew (half)
- 4
Add 2 cups of water and salt and sugar. Allow it to come to a boil.
WaterSaltSugar
- 5
Add the rice and let it come to a boil. Add the saffron milk. Once the level of water and rice is equal, cover and cook on a low flame for 12 mins.
- 6
Open, fluff the rice with a fork and add the pomegranate seeds and apple pieces.
PomegranateApple
Before you start
- How long does Kashmiri Pulao take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kashmiri Pulao serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kashmiri Pulao vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kashmiri Pulao spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kashmiri Pulao?
- 1 cup Basmati Rice, 3 tbsp Milk, 1 tbsp Sugar, 2 tbsp Pomegranate, 2 tbsp Apple, 10 strands Saffron, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kashmiri Pulao?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kashmiri Pulao?
- About 295 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
SurenDecember 2025
hi thotuka what can we prepare. ex: curd raitha, mint chutney or something else.
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