Pulao

This is a simple recipe, the way my mother -in -law cooks it at home, and one of the best pulaos i have had. It has that special ingredient she adds and that is her love.

Ingredients :

Basmati Rice                                250 grams
Ghee                                            3 tbsp
Cinnamon                                     1 inch piece
Green cardamom                           5-6 bruised
Nutmeg,powdered                        1 pinch
Bay Leaf                                       1
Raisins                                          15 grams
Almond,slivered                             15 grams
Salt                                                1 tsp
Sugar                                             1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder                           1/4th tsp
Water                                            3 cups

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the rice for1hour. Drain out the water and spread out the rice to dry.
Blend 2 tbsp ghee, the turmeric powder and salt with the rice and keep aside for at least 1hour.
Heat the remaining ghee in a heavy bottomed or non-stick pan.
Add the cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and bay leaf, saute for a minute.
Add the rice and saute for another 3-4 minutes.
Add the water, raisins and almond , keeping aside some for the garnish.
Cook until the rice is done and all the water is absorbed. Stir occasionally with a fork.
Garnish with the remaining raisins and almonds and serve hot.