FRUIT AND NUTTY RICE |
INGREDIENTS:
Basmati Rice - 250 gms
Khoya - 100gms
Sugar - 200 gms
Star Anise - 1
Cloves - 4
Cardamoms - 2
Ghee & Cooking Oil - 1/4 cup
Sliced Almond - 2 tbsp
Sliced Pistachios - 2 tbsp
Raisins - 2 tbsp
Sliced Dried Dates - 2 tbsp
Tutti fruitti - 2 tbsp
Rose water - 2 tbsp
Yellow food color - as required
Water - for cooking
METHOD:
Wash and soak rice , for half an hour, Drain the water and set aside.
Boil water in a large pan with food color.
Add drained rice and boil till half cooked. Drain water and keep aside.
Heat ghee in the pan, add cardamoms, star anise, cloves and raisins.
Add the khoya, sugar and mix well then add half cooked rice.
Cook on low heat, covered until the sugar dissolves.
Turn heat to high and cook uncovered , stirring occasionally until the water dries out.
Now add sliced almonds, pistachios, dry dates and tutti fruiti. on top of rice and cook on very low heat, covered for 8 - 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add rose water and mix gently.
Your yummy Fruit and Nutty Rice is ready to taste...............