Kashmiri Pulao and About the event " Maitri"

Kashmiri pulao is nothing but a mixture of fruits and nuts in the rice.When I was watching ,a cookery show in Jaya Tv,this dish inspired me to do it for my son.This pulao can be prepared in different variations.This version ,is slightly sweeter in taste.But if you ,want to prepare a spicy version,then u can prepare a normal pulao then add the fried fruits and nuts into it.Kids will love it for sure.

And one more interesting event is yet to start ladies.Priya and Reshmi are planning to start a friend ship chain called Maitri.Plz do participate and the details can be found here

Recipe Source :Neengalum Samaikkalam.

Ingredients:
1.Cooked basmati rice    -       1 cup
2.Onion                            -       1/2
3.Green chillies                -       1
4.G&G paste                    -       1/4 tsp (optonal)
5.Grapes                           -       a hand full
6.Apple                               -       1/2
7.Banana                           -          1/2
8.Plums                             -        1
9.Cashews                         -       1 tbsp
10.Raisins                         -        1 tbsp
11.Ghee                             -        2 tbsp
12.Whole garam masala    -        ( 1/2 tsp fennel,few cinnamon sticks,few cardamom,cloves)
Method:
* Take a pan,add ghee ,fry the cashews and raisins,keep it aside.
* In the same ghee,temper with whole garam masala. Saute the onion,green chilly.
* Let it turn translucent and add ginger garlic paste.
* When the raw smell dissappears,add the chopped apples,plums and grapes.
* Let it fry for few minutes.
* At the end add the chopped bananas.Dont mix the mixture too much,as there are chances for the banana to get mushy.
* When the fruits are coated with the onion mixture,add the cooked rice.
* Slowly scald in the mixture with the rice.Now add the fried cashews and raisins.
* Adjust salt to taste,turn off the stove and garnish with cilantro.

Serve with any raitha.We can use any kind of fruits,except citrus related fruits like orange,mosamby as it will give a tangy taste to the dish.

 Sending this to Aipi and Priya's Bookmarked Recipes event