MEWA PULAV

Ingredients:

2 Cups Long Grain Rice
2 cups sugar
1 cup pure ghee
4 cups milk
15-20 almonds(blanched and chopped)
10-15 Pistachios(chopped)
1 tsp green cardamom powder
2 tbsp Chironji(grinded)
1/2 tsp Saffron(kesar) dissolved in 1tbsp warm milk
Silver paper(varak)

Preparation:

1.Wash and soak rice in water for 11/2 hours. Drain water and keep aside.
2.Heat ghee and add rice and milk.
3.Cover partially and cook on low flame till cooked.(Stir occasionally)
4.Add cardamom powder, half of dry fruits, saffron and sugar and mix well but gently.
5.Cook on a low flame or bake in a moderately hot oven till each grain seperates.
6.Garnish with remaining dry fruits, silver paper and serve hot.