Awadhi Style Zarda Pulao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Awadhi Style Zarda Pulao Recipe, we will firstly cook the basmati rice in a pressure cooker

Step 2: Heat some oil and then add the whole spices and let the aroma release

Step 3: Later add rice with 3 cups water

Step 4: Cook the rice for 3 whistles and release the pressure naturally

Step 5: Keep it aside

Step 6: Heat a heavy bottomed pan with ghee, add all the nuts including almonds, raisins, cashew nuts with grated coconut

Step 7: Toss till it turns onto golden brown

Step 8: Add the sugar, and keep sautéing till the sugar meltsOnce done, add the grated paneer, and transfer the cooked rice onto the pan

Step 9: Sprinkle the orange zest and lemon juice and toss again

Step 10: Add a pinch of salt and the saffron soaked in milk and give it a final toss

Step 11: Serve it hot

Step 12: Serve the Awadhi Style Zarda Pulao Recipe for a wholesome Festive Lunch meal along with Dal Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala and Butter Naan