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?

2. 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 590 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kashmiri Pulao

Name: Kashmiri Pulao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; 10 strands Saffron; 3 tbsp Milk; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 10 Cashew (half); 10 Almonds, Thinly Sliced; 10 Walnuts (halved); 2 tbsp Raisins; 2 cup Water; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Pomegranate; 2 tbsp Apple, Diced

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Saffron10 strands
Milk3 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Bay Leaves1
Green Cardamom2
Cinnamon1 inch
Cashew (half)10
Almonds, Thinly Sliced10
Walnuts (halved)10
Raisins2 tbsp
Water2 cup
Salt1¼ tsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Pomegranate2 tbsp
Apple, Diced2 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	590kcal	1180kcal
Protein	13g	25g
Carbohydrate	102g	204g
Fat	17g	33g
Fibre	5.5g	11g
Sugar	17g	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 LeavesGreen CardamomCinnamonCashew (half)AlmondsWalnuts (halved)Raisins
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?: 2. 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 590 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.