Light Peas Pulav

Saffron - Heat ¼ tsp of Saffron in a microwave-safe cup for 10 seconds. Crush, add 2 tbsp of Milk and powdered 3 cardamoms and microwave for 20 seconds. Keep it aside.

Garnish - In a heavy bottomed pan, heat 1½ tbsp of Ghee, fry few Cashews and keep them aside.

Rice - In the same pan, add the 1 tsp of Caraway Seeds, 2 small Bay Leaves, 2” Cinnamon, pinch of ground Nutmeg and stir for a few seconds. Add the washed 1½ cup of Basmati Rice and stir gently for the ghee to coat the rice. After about 4 minutes, add Salt to taste and 2¾ cups of Water. Stir and cook on high heat for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 7 minutes.

Peas - Meanwhile, microwave the 1 cup of Peas in a tbsp of Water for 4 minutes. Add them to the pan along with the remaining ¼ cup of water and the saffron mixture. Cover and cook on low for another 3 minutes. Check if the rice is done. Remove from heat and mix very gently, and garnish with fried cashews.

Serve with a curry and/or plain yogurt.