Modur Pulao (Sweetened Kashmiri rice with coconut)

Servings: 4

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Instructions

1 Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pot; add rice (drained) and cook on low heat
till the milk begins to get absorbed. Remove from heat, keeping the rice a
little under done.
2 Transfer the rice to a large flat dish. Add the sugar and mix well gently.
3 Soak the saffron in 1/4 cup hot water for 5 minutes.
4 Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot. Lightly fry the dry fruits, coconut,
cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
5 Add the rice and saffron water. Stir well, gently.
6 Put a flat pan / griddle under the pot and cook covered, on low heat till a
pleasant aroma emanates and the rice is done. Serve hot.