Any suggestion for lunch?
certainly, i have a very good suggestion for lunch - perhaps a little late in the afternoon - but, never mind, can be done in about 15 - 25 minutes-
BENGALI PILAF (PULAV)
Basmati Rice 500 gms.
Bayleaf 2 nos.
Raisin 30 gms.
Cashew nut 12-14 nos.
Clove 6 nos.
Cardamom 6 nos.
Cinnamon 1" piece.
Onions, sliced 1 no.
Ginger paste 1 tsp.
Sugar tsp.
Saffron, soak it in a tbsp of
milk 1 pinch
Hot water 4 cups
Ghee 200 gms.
Salt To taste.
Preparation:
1.Clean, wash and spread the rice out to dry.
2.Add bayleaf and onion slices to the heated ghee and fry till golden brown.
3.Then, add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cashew and ginger paste.
4.Fry stirring continuously till the mixture is light brown.
5.Now add the rice, salt, sugar and stir fry for a few minutes.
6.Add raisin, saffron milk mixture and mix well.
7.Lastly add 4 cups hot water, mix well, cover and cook, stirring regularly.
8.Once the rice is ready serve garnished with nuts & fried onions.:yahoo:
MIND - use kashmiri saffron - sparingly