Sandesh Pulao
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Sandesh Pulao

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup rice ada
  • • 1 litre full-fat milk
  • • 3/4 cup sugar
  • • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 10 cashew halves
  • • 10 raisins

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the rice ada in warm water 20 minutes and drain.

2
Phase 2

Bring the milk to a boil and simmer 15 minutes until slightly reduced.

3
Phase 3

Add the ada and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often, until soft and the milk turns a pale pinkish cream.

4
Phase 4

Add the sugar and cardamom and simmer 8 minutes until slightly thickened.

5
Phase 5

Fry the cashews and raisins in the ghee, pour over the payasam, and serve warm.