Modur Pulao Recipe
Modur Pulao is a traditional sweet pulao from the northernmost state of India, Kashmir. It is a fragrant, flavorful, and colorful dish that is typically made during festive occasions and celebrations. The dish is made with fragrant Basmati rice, whole spices, and nuts and raisins, which are fried in ghee (clarified butter) to bring out their flavors and aroma. The addition of saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon adds a sweet and warm flavor to the dish. In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step recipe for making Modur Pulao at home.
Ingredients
- 200 g basmati rice 200 grams
- 3 tbsp ghee / clarified butter clarified butter - 3 tbsp
- 100 g sugar 100 grams
- Saffron / Kesar a pinch
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 4 pods cardamom / Elaichi
- 2 bay leaf / tej patta
- 4 Cloves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 30 g Raisins
- 30 g cashew
- 30 g almond / badam
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps (Total Time: 30 minutes)
- Rinse the rice in cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, soak a pinch of saffron in 2 tbsp of warm water.
- In a pan, heat 3 tbsp of ghee and fry the raisins, cashews, and almonds until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the pan and keep them aside.
- In the same pan, add the whole spices - cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaves, and cloves - and fry them for a minute.
Cooking Steps (Total Time: 30 minutes)
- In a pot, add the soaked rice and 2 cups of water. Add salt and the fried whole spices to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the sugar and saffron water to the pot and mix well.
- Cover the pot and let the rice cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the rice is well-coated with the saffron water.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the fried raisins, cashews, and almonds to the rice and mix well.
- Serve the Modur Pulao hot, garnished with additional fried nuts and raisins, if desired.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- To enhance the flavor of the dish, you can add a pinch of nutmeg powder or rose water to the rice along with the saffron and sugar.
- Be careful not to overcook the rice, as it can become mushy and lose its texture.
- You can also add a few drops of food coloring to the saffron water to give the rice a bright yellow color.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Modur Pulao Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
493
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
594
mg
26
%
Potassium
253
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
77
g
26
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
3
µg
3
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
64
mg
16
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.