Kashmiri Fresh Fruit Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ghee
• 3 clove (laung / lavang)
• 25 mm (1") piece dalchini (cinnamon)
• 3 elaichi (green cardamom)
• 1 bay leaf (tejpatta)
• 1 cup chopped mixed fruits (pineapple, oranges, pears, apples, guavas, etc.)
• 2 tbsp chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, cashewnuts, almonds, raisins, etc.)
• 2 tbsp rose water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 1/4 cup milk (whole Buffalo, 6.5% fat)
• salt (namak) to taste

Steps

1. Heat the ghee in a pan, add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bayleaf and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add the mixed fruits and sauté for another minute.
3. Add the rice, mixed nuts, rose water, sugar, cream, milk and salt. Mix well and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Serve immediately.