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Cumin and Cranberry Pulao

Infused with Indian spices, dried cranberries and raisins, this holiday inspired pulao is the perfect side dish to serve at a gathering.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 5 cloves
  • 5 cardamom
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp cranberries
  • 3 tbsp raisins

Instructions

  • Rinse rice 3-5 times until the water runs clear. Drain and keep aside.
  • Add oil to a pressure cooker. Add whole spices and roast them. Then add cumin seeds and roast them until they are fragrant (make sure they don't burn!)
  • Add washed rice, turmeric, garam masala, salt and saute to combine and roast.
  • Add water, cranberries and raisins and close the lid - pressure cook for about 10 minutes and leave it in the steam for 15 minutes.
  • Mix the rice well and top with more cranberries and golden raisins. Enjoy!