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Lost Recipe from Punjab – Phulkari Pulav

Phulkari Pulao is an aromatic, sweet, flavorful preparation of rice that uses an assortment of rice and vegetables and the richness of ghee, poppy seeds and saffron.
Course: Biryani, lost recipe, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati rice, lost recipe from punjab, lost recipes, phulkari, punjabi recipes, rice, rice recipes, traditional recipes
Author: Bhawna Maharshi

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Golden Sella Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Parwal Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Sabarmati Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Poppy Seeds
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 4 Cloves
  • 15 Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Almonds
  • 2 tbsp Cashew
  • 2 tbsp Raisins
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 1 Cup Green Peas
  • 1/2 Cup French Beans chopped
  • 100 grams Paneer cut into cubes
  • few starands of Saffron
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Desi Ghee
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the rice for 15 minutes.
  • Soak Saffron in warm milk.
  • Boil enough water in a heavy bottom wok add soaked and drained rice.
  • Add poppy seeds and juice of 1/2 lemon. Cook till the rice is 3/4th done.
  • Drain and keep aside.
  • In a Wok or Earthen ware add enough Ghee. Heat .
  • Add in all the whole spices and sauté for minute.
  • Add all the vegetables and cubed paneer pieces and cook till the edges of paneer turns brown.
  • In another pan roast all the dry fruits and add them in vegetables.
  • Slowly add the cooked rice and salt as per taste mix gently. Pour saffron milk over the rice.
  • Cover and cook on low flame for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve Hot with Curd or Maa ki Dal.

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