Name: Sweet Pulao (Indian Pilaf)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 43 min
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 black cardamom ((crushed)); 2 green cardamoms ((crushed)); 3 cloves; 1/4 cup almonds ((sliced)); 1/4 cup whole cashews; 2 tablespoons black raisins; 1 cup green peas; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water

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Sweet Pulao (Indian Pilaf)

Easy Vegan Sweet Pulao (Indian Pilaf) Recipe

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Course -Lunch

Cuisine -Indian

Keyword -Pilaf, Pulao, rice

Prep Time -5

Cook Time -18

Soaking Time -20

Total Time -43

Servings -

Author -Veganbell

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Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom (crushed)
2 green cardamoms (crushed)
3 cloves
1/4 cup almonds (sliced)
1/4 cup whole cashews
2 tablespoons black raisins
1 cup green peas
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water

Instructions

Gently wash basmati rice with water (until the water runs clear).
Transfer the washed (and drained) rice to a large bowl. Add 2 cups of warm water and let it soak for 30 minutes.
*After 30 minutes* Drain and set aside.
Set a large (thick-bottomed) pot over medium heat. Add oil.
Once it's hot, add bay leaves + cinnamon stick + cloves + black cardamom + green cardamoms. Stir-saute for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Next, add almonds + cashews. Stir-saute for 2 minutes. Then add raisins and stir-saute for 30 seconds.
Add the rice + green peas + sugar + salt + water. Mix well.
Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 16-18 minutes - or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is done.
Turn off the heat. Half-open the lid and allow the pulao to rest for 10 minutes.
*After 10 minutes* Gently fluff the pulao using forks. Then mix everything gently using a spatula.
Sweet Pulao (Indian Pilaf) is ready. Serve with a savory side dish.