Zafrani Pulao / Sweet Saffron Pulao

What is Zafrani Pulao ?

Zafrani Pulao or Sweet Saffron Pulao is a delicacy made basically using fragrant basmati rice cooked in saffron, ghee and sugar, garnished with nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios, and raisins. This simple quick and easy zafrani pulao recipe pair very well with any Indian curries. Enjoy it as your weekend meal or cook up this easy Zafrani pulao and surprise your guests.

Yields:
3 serving

Preparation Time:
10 minutes + 30 min for soaking

Cooking Time:
30 minutes

Difficulty Level:
Easy

Ingredients

Long Grain Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Sugar – 2-3 tbsp
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Almonds – 8-10
Cashew Nuts – 8-10
Pistachio – 8-10
Raisins – 10-12
Green Cardamom – 5-6
Cinnamon Stick – 2 (1 inch)
Cloves – 5-6
Zafrani Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
Hot Milk – 1 tbsp
Saffron – 2 pinch
Salt to taste

Instructions

Wash and soak rice for about 30 minutes and soak saffron in 1 tbsp of hot milk for at-least 10-15 mins.

Heat 4-5 cups water in a pan and when it comes to a boil, add the soaked rice along with half of the whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, clove) in the pan. Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the rice is about 90% cooked. Drain and keep it aside.

Heat ghee in another pan. Once the ghee is hot, add nuts, raisins, and the rest of the whole spices, fry until they turn slightly browned.

Now add the cooked rice, garam masala powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

Now add the soaked saffron on one side of the rice to get both white and yellow color effect. Cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes on low heat. Turn off the gas and let it sit for another 8-10 minutes with the cover on.

Zafrani Pulao is now ready to serve with your favorite curry.

Nutritional Information & Ways to Burn :

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Walking

3 mph for 1 hour 58 minutes

Running

6 mph for 39 minutes

Bicycling

10 mph for 65 minutes

Aerobics Low-Impact

1 hour 22 minutes

Aerobics High-Impact

58 minutes

Stair Stepper

62 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs.