Pulao With Nuts Recipe

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice - 1 1/2 cups
Clarified Butter - 1 cup
Garam Masala - 2 tsp
Water - 2 1/4 cups
Saffron - 1/2 tsp
Warm Milk - 1/2 cup
Cashewnuts - 4 tbsp, broken. Fried
Walnuts - 4 tbsp, fried
Almonds - 4 tbsp, fried
Peanuts - 4 tbsp, fried
Pistachios - 4 tbsp, fried
Raisins - 4 tbsp, fried
Rose Water - 1 tbsp
Onions - 1/2 cup, fried

Method:
1. Soak rice in sufficient water for 30 minutes.
2. Drain and keep aside.
3. Heats clarified butter in a pan and add the garam masala.
4. Saute till it crackles.
5. Add the rice and fry till a pleasing aroma emanates.
6. Add 450 ml water and boil till three fourths cooked.
7. Drain and keep aside.
8. Soak saffron in warm milk.
9. In a pot, sprinkle some saffron mixture.
10. Spread a layer of rice and dry fruits, then add the remaining saffron mixture, rose water and fried onions.
11. Seal the pot with aluminum foil.
12. Cook on very low heat for 30 minutes.
13. Remove from heat and serve hot.