Orange Rice | কমলা পোলাও
This is a simple rice pilaf supremely flavored with the season's fresh oranges. The citrusy burst of the Orange Rice makes it a perfect accompaniment to gravy-based Indian side dishes.It is perfect for those special occasions when you are expecting a bevy of guests and need to cook something special
Servings 2 People
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice Washed and drained
- 3 cups Orange Juice Freshly pressed
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Ghee Use Neutral Oil if Vegan
- 1/4 cup Cashew Nuts
- 1/4 cup Raisins
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Heat Ghee (or, Oil) and fry the cashews and raisins till the nuts turn golden. Take them out and keep them aside.2 tbsp Ghee, 1/4 cup Cashew Nuts, 1/4 cup Raisins
- Now, add the rice in the ghee (or, oil) and fry them till they become fragrant. That would take somewhere around 5-6 minutes on medium heat.2 cups Basmati Rice
- Now, add the Orange Juice and water and give it a stir. Add the sugar and salt and let it simmer with its lid on.3 cups Orange Juice, 2 tbsp Sugar, Salt to Taste
- Once the water has been absorbed completely and the rice has been cooked completely, add the fried cashew nuts and raisins and give the rice a gentle stir using a fork or chopsticks. Serve hot.1 cup Water
Notes
Remember the proportion of Orange Rice would be always one cup less than double the amount of Rice used in the recipe. So,
- For 4 cups rice, Orange Juice would be 4x2=8 minus 1 cup. i.e. 7 cups of Orange Juice.
- For 5 cups rice, it would be 5X2=10 minus 1 cup. i.e. 9 cups of Orange Juice