Kashmiri Pulao Recipe (Vegetarian)

Name: Kashmiri Pulao Recipe (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (soaked in water for 20 to 30 minutes); 1 inch cinnamon; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ((shahi jeera)); 1 tej patta ((Indian bay leaf)); 3 cloves; 2 to 3 green cardamoms; 1 to 2 black cardamoms; ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder ((ground ginger)); 1 teaspoon fennel powder ((ground fennel)); 2 pinches saffron strands; 2 to 3 tablespoons ghee (or any neutral tasting oil); 2 to 2.25 cups water (or as required); salt (as required); ½ cup thinly sliced onions (or 1 medium-sized); 10 to 12 cashews; 10 to 12 almonds; 10 to 12 walnuts; 2 tablespoons ghee (or any neutral tasting oil)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Kashmiri Pulao is a delicious rice pulao made with basmati rice, nuts, dried fruits, saffron and fresh fruits. It is mildly spiced with a faintly sweet taste. The recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. Serve it as a side or a light meal.

Updated at: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:35:17 GMT