Easy Kesari Pulao Recipe To Try At Home

A Traditional Delight

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Here’s How You Can Make It:

1. Ingredients

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2. Sauté The Dry Fruits & Infuse Some Aroma

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3. Saffron Infusion

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4. Cook The Rice

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5. Sweeten With Sugar

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6. Garnish And Serve

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