8.
RICE
8.5 Navrattan Pullao (Nine-Jeweled Rice)
Quantity
Ingredient
1 c
Basmathi rice
1 c
Water
3
4
c
Oil
1
4
1 small
Finely sliced onion
6
Cloves
1"
Cinnamon stick
1 t
Salt
t
Cumin seed
1
2
For Mixing with rice before serving:
A c frozen peas (boiled), salt, 6 drops green food coloring mixed with
1
4
1 t water.
B c diced tomatoes, t red pepper, salt, Garam Masala, 6 drops red
1
1
4
4
food coloring mixed in 2 t water.
Quantity
Ingredient
1
Thinly sliced onion
2 c
Ghee
1
4
1 oz.
Almonds
1 oz.
Cashew nuts
1 oz.
Golden raisins
1
2
1 oz.
Pistachio nuts
1" piece
Ginger thinly sliced
1
Green chili (optional)
1
Hard boiled egg
Method
1. Clean, wash, and soak rice in 1 c water for pressure cooking, or in 2
3
4
cups of water for pan cooking.
2. Heat oil and fry the onions. Add whole spices. Fry 1 minute. Add rice
and fry for minutes to coat the rice grains with oil. Add the water
2
3
which the rice was soaking in. Pressure cook, building up the pressure
to 15 psi and let drop, OR cook in a pan bringing to full boil then
down to a simmer followed by 20 minutes of cooking until the rice is
done.
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