POMEGRANATE KESAR RICE

Here is a rice with a twist.... A tasty and flavorful ,aromatic rice with a difference....


INGREDIENTS

• BASMATI RICE -1 CUP
• BAY LEAF -2
• RAISINS -1 TABLESPOON
• POMEGRANATE  - 1/2 CUP
• WALNUTS -FEW
• KESAR -FEW STRANDS
• MILK - I TABLESPOON
• GHEE - 2 TABLESPOONS
• WHITE PEPPER POWDER - TO TASTE
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Cook the rice with enough water . Drain. Let it cool in a broad dish.
• Heat the ghee in a pan.
• Fry the bay leaves, raisins and pomegranate  for a few minutes till they become slightly soft.
• Add the white pepper powder and salt to taste.
• Now add this mixture to the rice and stir gently.
• Dissolve the saffron in warm milk and sprinkle it all over the rice.
• Keep covered for 15 minutes.
• Serve hot with any spicy curry or side dish.
• As it is a bland and fruity dish ,children love it and it is a hit in children's parties and is a great tasty and nourishing lunchbox recipe too.