Jaipuri Mewa Pulao

Jaipuri Mewa Pulao is a rich and aromatic Rajasthani delicacy made with rice, milk, ghee, sugar, and a medley of dry fruits. This festive sweet rice dish is flavored with cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron, making it a royal treat for special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long-grained white rice
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup ghee
• 1/2 cup chironji (coarsely ground)
• 25 almonds (blanched and chopped)
• 25 pistachios (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron (soaked in 1 teaspoon milk)
• 4 cups milk

Instructions:

1. Soak the Rice:

   • Wash and soak the rice in water for 2 hours. Drain well before cooking.

2. Cook the Rice in Ghee:

   • Heat ghee in a pan and add the drained rice.
   • Stir gently to coat the rice with ghee.

3. Add Milk and Cook:

   • Pour in the milk, cover, and cook on low heat.
   • Stir occasionally and gently to avoid breaking the grains. Cook until the rice is fully done.

4. Add Flavorings and Dry Fruits:

   • Once the rice is cooked, add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, almonds, pistachios, chironji, sugar, and saffron milk.
   • Mix carefully so that the rice remains fluffy.

5. Bake the Pulao:

   • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in a moderately hot oven until each grain of rice is separate and lightly glazed.

6. Serve Hot:

   • Serve Jaipuri Mewa Pulao hot as a festive sweet dish.

Jaipuri Mewa Pulao is a royal and indulgent preparation that beautifully combines the richness of dry fruits, the aroma of spices, and the sweetness of saffron-infused rice.