INSTRUCTIONS
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp raisins and 2 tbsp almond.
roast on low flame until it turns golden brown. keep aside.
in the same ghee, add 1 bay leaf, ½ inch cinnamon, 4 cloves, 2 pods cardamom and ½ tsp shah jeera.
saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add ½ onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.
saute until onions turn golden brown.
further, add ½ carrot, ½ potato.

Saute for 3 minutes or until vegetables are cooked well.
now add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala. saute on low flame until spices turn aromatic.
furthermore, add 2 tbsp saffron milk and mix well.
add in 3 cup cooked rice and ¾ tsp salt.
mix gently making sure everything is well combined.
cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until flavours are well absorbed.
now add fried nuts, 2 tbsp coriander.

Mix gently making sure everything is well combined.
finally, shahi pulao recipe is ready to be served with a curry of your choice.