Shahi Pulao

This regal rice recipe, or Shahi Pulao, is an aromatic Indian rice dish made with nuts and luxurious spices. It is typically prepared for dinner parties, festivities and special occasions.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Author Hayley Dhanecha

Equipment

1 pan

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoon oil or ghee
¼ cup nuts and dried fruit - almonds, cashew nuts and sultanas. You can also use pistachios
Small pinch saffron soaked in ¼ cup warm water
1 tablespoon whole spices cumin seeds,cardamom seeds, cinnamon bark, cloves
salt

Garnish

fresh coriander leaves chopped
rose petals

Instructions

First wash rice in cold water at least 4-5 times to remove starch, soak in cold water for half an hour.
In a saute pan, heat oil and add the almonds, cashews and sultanas. Saute until they just change colour and remove from the pan.
In the same oil, add the whole spices and allow to sizzle for a moment.
Then add in the soaked rice and season with salt. Add in the saffron water.
Pour over hot water and allow the rice to cook.
Once fully cooked and fluffy, allow to sit for a few minutes with the lid on before mixing through the cooked nuts.
Serve hot.

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Nutrition

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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