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HOW LONG SHOULD I SOAK RICE?

I generally soak rice for about 5 minutes. Adjust the soaking time according to the variety of rice you use.

CAN I COOK zafrani PULAO IN THE PRESSURE COOKER?

Yes, for the pressure cooker version soak the rice for 15 minutes. cook for 2 whistles and do natural pressure release.

CAN I COOK SAFFRON PULAO IN OIL?

Yes, using Ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the pulav. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma. you can also use Vegan butter for vegan Zarda pulao

Will, it tastes sweet?

Though we add raisins pulao won't taste sweet. For a sweet tooth, you can add little sugar.

Can I add onion/ garlic?

Yes, you can saute and add onion/garlic.

Can I add coconut?

Yes, can saute coconut/ dry coconut and prepare Zafrani pulao.

Saffron rice

instant pot pulao

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Ingredients

Soak rice

3/4 cup Basmati rice

Saffron milk

1 cup milk
Few strands of saffron

Saute

10 cashews
2 tablespoon sliced almond
2 tablespoon of raisins

Temper

1 bay leaf
Cinnamon small piece
2 cardamom
2 cloves
Salt

Zarda pulao

1/4 cup water
Pinch of turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Wash and soak rice with enough water and keep aside
Add milk and saffron in a microwave-safe glass and cook for 2 minutes; keep side
Turn on IP in “saute” mode and add ghee
When the display shows “hot” add cashews and sliced almonds; quick saute
Add raisins and saute till nuts turn golden brown
Press “cancel” and transfer the sauteed Raisins and nuts to a vessel
Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon; mix well
Furthermore add rice, saffron milk, water, salt, a pinch of turmeric powder; mix well and bring to boil
Add sesame oil and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
Close the IP and cook in manual mode for 4 minutes. Do Natural pressure release
Gently open the lid and fluff the rice
Add sauteed raisins and nuts and mix gently

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Notes

You can add Dry fruits of your choice
Instead of using whole spices, you can also use garam masala
If you are planning to cook rice in the pressure cooker or direct pan adjust water accordingly
You can add little sugar for sweetness
Roasted onion can be added for additional flavor
Vegetables of choice can be added
Avoid adding more turmeric powder as it might alter pulao taste
You can add Green chilli according to your taste