Saffron Rice | Zafrani pulao

Saffron Rice | Zafrani pulao | Milk pulao | Zarda pulao | Sweet pulao | Dry fruits pulao | quick and easy fruits pulav recipe, saffron pulao, milk pulao, pulao rice, easy pilaf recipe, kids lunch box recipe, pulao recipe, mixed fruits pulav, pulao recipe, pulav recipe, restaurant-style pulao recipe step by step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Saffron Rice video  and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

Saffron Rice | Zafrani pulao | Milk pulao | Zarda pulao |Kashmiri pulav | Dry fruits pulao | is a rich and exotic kids-friendly milk-based pulao prepared with nuts and raisins No onion, no garlic pilaf is easy to make. Perfect for a dinner party

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.

INSTANT POT RECIPES IN TMF

VARIETY RICE RECIPES IN TMF

Dry fruits and nuts recipe

Ghee

Saffron rice

instant pot pulao

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin Comment

Ingredients

Soak rice

• 3/4 cup Basmati rice

Saffron milk

• 1 cup milk
• Few strands of saffron

Saute

• 10 cashews
• 2 tbsp sliced almond
• 2 tbsp 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 tsp 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

Video

Subscribe to my YouTube channelCheck out Traditionally Modern Food!

Notes

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

Tried this recipe?Mention @traditionallymodernfood or tag #traditionallymodernfood!

Ingredients 

Soak rice

3/4 cup Basmati rice

Saffron milk

1 cup milk

Few strands of saffron

Saute

10 cashews

2 tbsp  sliced almond

2 tbsp 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 tsp sesame oil

How to make Saffron rice with step by step pictures 

• 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