Kashmiri Modur Pulaw with Dry Fruits and Saffron

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Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, cardamom, and a mix of toasted dry fruits, creating a subtly sweet and aromatic Kashmiri pilaf. This Indian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs basmati rice, water, ghee for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1.5 cups basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak in water for 30 minutes and drain.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 4 green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 bay leaf; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp slivered almonds, 2 tbsp cashew nuts, and 2 tbsp raisins. Fry for 2-3 minutes until nuts are golden and raisins plump.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the drained rice and 1 tsp salt, mixing gently to coat the grains with ghee and spices.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 3 cups water along with the saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk and 2 tbsp sugar, stirring lightly.
  6. Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water absorbed.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  8. Step 8: Serve warm as a fragrant accompaniment to meat or vegetable dishes.

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