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Jammukashmir · Breakfast

Kashmiri Wazwan Rice

Traditional 5. Kashmiri Wazwan Rice recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice (200g, uncooked)
• 2 cups water (480ml)
• 3 tbsp ghee (45g)
• 1 black cardamom (crushed, 2g)
• 3 green cardamom pods (crushed, 3g)
• 1 inch cinnamon stick (3g)
• 4 cloves (2g)
• 2 bay leaves (1g)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (2g)
• ½ tsp salt (2.5g)
• 2 tbsp golden raisins (15g)
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds (12g)

👩‍🍳 How to make Kashmiri Wazwan Rice

1. Rinse basmati rice thoroughly in cold water until water runs clear (3-4 times)
2. Soak rice in 2 cups water 20-30 min
3. Heat ghee in heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat
4. Add whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, cumin), fry 1 min until fragrant
5. Add soaked rice with water, stir gently for 1 min
6. Add salt, bring to boil uncovered, 2 min
7. Cover tightly with foil then lid, reduce heat to low
8. Cook undisturbed 18 min until rice absorbs water completely
9. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp ghee in small pan, toast almonds 2 min until golden, add raisins
10. Remove from heat, let rest 5 min covered
11. Garnish with toasted almonds and raisins
12. Visual cue: Individual separated grains, white translucent, ghee sheen, aromatic spice aroma, golden nuts visible
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