Kaju Rice (Cashewnut Rice)

Name: Kaju Rice (Cashewnut Rice)
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 6-7 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups raw Rice; 200 gm Cashewnuts; 2 tsp Salt or to taste; 5-6 Saffron strands soaked in milk; 1 tsp Caraway Seeds; 2 small Cinnamon sticks; 4-5 Cardamom pods; 6-7 Cloves; 2 Bay Leaves; 4-5 Green Chillies slit; 3 Onions thinly sliced and fried; 1 small bunch Coriander Leaves finely chopped; 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste; 3-4 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Garam Masala

ZMA @zesty5

#cookpadindia
An absolutely delish Rice recipe that can never let you down on any festive occasion. It is a must try one for your family and guests. This is my way of doing it and trust me guys, it is such a simpler one that even a novice can cook easily. Kaju Rice is such a wonderful option for any special occasion. It's absolutely easy and effortlessly done without loads of spices and hard to procure ingredients. Flavourful and aromatic with fried Cashewnuts and Garam Masala, this one is for keepsake. A perfect treat for those special one's. A winner all the way.

And this one is my family's favourite one. Also the best part is that it's a lighter one that can be enjoyed every Weekend with a change of side dishes to pair it up alongside it. A good choice for a wholesome family meal.

Happy Festive Season !
Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Happy Festive Season !
Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

40 minutes

6-7 servings

4 cupsraw Rice
200 gmCashewnuts
2 tspSalt or to taste
5-6Saffron strands soaked in milk
1 tspCaraway Seeds
2small Cinnamon sticks
4-5Cardamom pods
6-7Cloves
2Bay Leaves
4-5Green Chillies slit
3Onions thinly sliced and fried
1small bunch Coriander Leaves finely chopped
2 tspGinger garlic paste
3-4 tbspOil
1 tspGaram Masala

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Steps

40 minutes

1

Soak rice for about 20 minutes. Cook it al dente (about 90 to 95% cooked but grains should be firm) adding some salt or skipping it if you do not prefer it.
2

Drain and set aside. Deep fry the onions and keep aside. In a pot, heat ghee and add the ginger garlic paste. Saute it for a while before adding the whole spices.
3

Now add the cashewnut halves to it. Shallow fry all these on a low heat. Finally add the green chillies and the garam masala powder.
4

Now add cooked rice at the bottom of a large vessel and top it up with the cashewnut mix, fried onions and the saffron milk. Garnish with chopped coriander. Now close the lid and allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes on a low heat.
5

Fluff it up with a ladle. Serve it hot with any gravy type side dish.

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ZMA @zesty5

on August 11, 2020 23:39

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.