Santra/Orange Garlic Ghee Roast Pulao

Winter is here and Santra/Orange is in season. Winter is an ideal time when you can enjoy most citrus fruits. Because it comes in abundance. I love fruits and Santra is one of them. So, I thought of making some recipes out of it and I tried this yummylicious Santra/Orange Garlic Ghee Roast Pulao. This dish is best to be eaten with roasted meat, chicken, fish and vegetables. The main ingredients of this recipe are Santra/Orange zest and juice, Ghee, Garlic, Rice, Raisin and Salt. Do try this easy one pot recipe, you will feel a delicious orange aroma in every bite.

Santra/Oranges are low in calories and it is a good source of fiber, nutrients and vitamin C and most of the fiber is present in the Orange pulp and fiber also helps to reduce cholesterol. Due to rich vitamin C present in Orange, it may help you lose weight, burn belly fat, boost skin health, improve digestion system and boost immunity system. It may also reduce the risk of heart disease and the chances of formation of kidney stones. Vitamin C content present in Orange, it is very beneficial when it comes to the common cold, hence we should always eat Oranges during winters to prevent common cold. 

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Course: Lunch and Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

500 gm basmati brown rice

salt as per taste

6-8 garlic cloves (chopped)

2 bay leaves

2-3 small cinnamon sticks

4 cloves

4 green cardamoms

6-8 black peppercorns

50 ml Nova Shudh Ghee

2-4 green chillies whole (remove the stems)

2-4 tbsp rose water 

3 santra/orange zest and juice

400 ml water

50 gm raisins

Methods Of Cooking:

1) Wash and soak brown rice for 2 hrs. 

2) Take an empty vessel, heat Nova Shudh Ghee and then add chopped garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns, cook till they crackle and aromatic. 

3) Add soaked rice, salt, whole green chillies and water, then bring it to a boil, lower the flame and cook further for 15-20 minutes or till rice is cooked about 80-90%. 

4) Now, add Santra/Orange zest and juice, raisins and rose water, mix them well, then cook for another 5 minutes. If there is excess moisture or water, simmer for 4-6 minutes on very low flame.

5) Yours delicious Santra/Orange Garlic Ghee Roast Pulao is ready. Serve hot with some roasted meat, chicken, fish or vegetable. As shown in the picture.

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Turri (Dry Fruit Drink) Energy Drink For Winter

Turri (Dry Fruit Drink) or homemade special energy drink for winter. As we all know, winter is started all over the world and we are in search of some healthy and hot drink to keep us warm throughout this winter. So, let's start this winter with some very traditional and delicious immunity boosting energy drink called Turri (Dry Fruit Drink). The main ingredients of Turri (Dry Fruit Drink) are Almond, Pistachio, Cashew nuts, Makhana or Fox nuts, Poppy seeds, Dates, Walnut, Dry coconut or Coconut powder, Sugar and Ghee. 

Dry Fruits and Nuts are very essential and provides a number of health benefits. They are highly nutritious and rich in proteins, vitamins, dietary fibers, essential oils, calcium and minerals, etc. Several studies have shown that Dry Fruits can help your body in many ways. It can help you fight against various illnesses and infections. It also helps to increase your immunity. Dry Fruits can control cholesterol levels and normalize blood pressure and keep your skin glowing and wrinkle free. Dry Fruits also help in weight loss and maintain a healthy bones and strengthens them. So, let's start this healthy and delicious recipe step by step.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Indian 
Course: Side dish
Serves: 4 
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

Almonds 10 

Pistachios 15

Coconut powder 2 tbsp

Makhana or Fox nuts 1 cup

Cashew nuts 10 

Walnuts 5 

Poppy Seeds 2 tbsp

Deseeded Dates 10 

Nova Shudh Ghee 2 tbsp

Sugar 1/2 cup

2 Green Cardamoms

2 Cloves

Water as required

Cooking Methods:

1) First of all, soak almonds and pistachios in hot water for 15-20 minutes. As shown in the picture.

2) Now, peel off the almonds and pistachios and set aside.

3) Take a blender, add almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts, makhana or fox nuts, dry coconut powder walnuts and deseeded  dates and poppy seeds. 

4) Blend them to make a fine paste. Add water if required. As shown in the picture.

5) Take a heavy bottom saucepan, heat Nova Shudh Ghee and then add green cardamoms and cloves, let it splutter.   

6) Now, add the blended paste into it and cook it for 5 minutes. Add sugar and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add water if required. Pour it into a serving bowl. 
  
7) Yours delicious Turri (Dry Fruit Drink) Energy Drink For Winter is ready. Serve hot or warm. As shown in the picture. 

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