Dry Fruit Pulao/Pilaf /Dry fruit Pulao Recipe/Rich Dry fruit Pilaf Recipe

A rich and flavorful pilaf which goes well with any veg or non veg dishes..Tastes even good b itself...I made this along with chicken tandoori,Chicken Roast and Mutton in Green Masala..It was just too yumm .Its very similar to our wedding rice which i posted in m early blogging days..It's simple yet delicious do give it a try.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup basmati rice 
• 2 onions finely sliced
• 2 to 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp shahi jeera
• 4 cloves , 1 Cinnamon stick,1 -2 star anise,2 black cardamom 6 to 7 green cardamom
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 3 tbsp  raisins
• 1 -2 tbsp  ghee
•  salt to taste 
•  4 cups hot water
  
  •  Finely slice the onion and fry till golden brown and crisp and keep aside.
  • Fry all the nuts and keep aside.
  • Wash and soak the rice for atleast 30 min.
  • Heat Ghee in a Vessel , You can also make it with oil or use ghee and oil  .
  • Once ghee is hot add bay leaves,and all whole spices and fry well then add the rice and the half of the nuts and fry for about 5 min add salt and hot water  bring it to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer till rice is fluffy.
  • Garnish with fried onions and remaining nuts .
  • Serve hot with any gravy of your choice.