Kashmiri Pulao Recipe: A Royal Dish with Flavors and Aromas | Barkat Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Mahek Barkat Rice (long-grain Basmati, soaked for 30 minutes)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp ghee or butter
• 1 small onion, sliced
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 4-5 saffron strands (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk)
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar (optional but recommended for that perfect balance!)
• ¼ cup mixed dry fruits (almonds, cashews, raisins)
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup chopped pineapple (optional but trust me, it's next level!)
• 2 tbsp fried onions