How to Prepare Tasty Kanika (the sweet rice/pulao from the state of orissa)

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Kanika (the sweet rice/pulao from the state of orissa). Kanika is a pulao recipe which is prepared during festivals in Orissa. It is a perfect example of spice and sweet recipe. The presence of spices gives the recipe a special flavor.

She prepares this special rice dish during festivals (especially on Margasira masa Laxmi Puja days).

ABOUT Kanika - Famous Sweet Rice from Orissa RECIPE.

Kanika is a pulao recipe which is prepared during festivals in Odisha.

You can cook Kanika (the sweet rice/pulao from the state of orissa) using 16 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Kanika (the sweet rice/pulao from the state of orissa)

  1. You need 1 cup of basmati rice or any regular rice can also be used.

  2. You need 3/4 tablespoon of desi ghee.

  3. Prepare 1 piece of bay leaf.

  4. It’s 1 piece of cinnamon.

  5. You need 1 piece of black cardamom.

  6. You need 2/3 of green cardamom.

  7. You need 5/6 of black peppercorn.

  8. You need 3 of cloves.

  9. You need 1/3 cup of sugar.

  10. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

  11. It’s 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

  12. You need 2 cup of water.

  13. Prepare of For garnishing.

  14. It’s as needed of cashewnuts.

  15. It’s as needed of raisins.

  16. You need of saffron is optional for garnishing.

It is a perfect example of spiced and sweet recipe.

The presence of spices gives the recipe a special flavour.

The aroma of Desi ghee makes this recipe a very exceptional one.

The colour yellow holds a special meaning in the celebration of this festival as it depicts the brilliance of nature and vibrancy of life.

Kanika (the sweet rice/pulao from the state of orissa) instructions

  1. Firstly, rinse properly the rice and soak it for 15 to 20 minutes..

  2. Heat a karahi or pan,add 2 to 3 tablespoon of ghee..

  3. Add cashewnuts and raisins,stir fry until it is golden brown.It is to be done on medium to low flame as it burns easily.And keep aside..

  4. Now, your karahi is already ready, if required, can add ghee. Then add spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom,cloves, peppercorns).The flavor of spices is released in the ghee..

  5. Then drain the water from rice.keep aside the drained water. Add rice in the karahi. Mix the rice with the spices and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes on medium to high heat..

  6. Add water(drained water), turmeric powder, salt,sugar. Cover the rice with a lid and let rice cook on low heat. It would take 10 to 12 minutes to cook.In between check the rice..

  7. The rice is cooked well and water dries out. Switch off the (heat)stove..

  8. Garnish the rice with fried cashewnuts and raisins. Sweet rice ready to serve and eat..

  9. IMPORTANT POINTS: 1)Can also be cooked in pressure cooker (2) half milk half water can also be used for cooking. Milk will add more flavor. (3) Can be eaten with aloo dum or dalma (special dal of orissa mix with several vegetables).

Kanika (कनिका) is prepared in marriage , threading ceremony and in many festive occasions in Orissa.

It is a sweet veggie Pulao with a strong fragrance of nutmeg, cardamom and clove.

Regional Dish: Orissa, Bengal Cuisine Style: Orissa

It is a mildly sweet fragrant rice flavoured with some spices and ghee loaded with cashew nuts and raisins & is coloured with the.

THE RECIPE: This variation of recipe is used generally in marriage , threading ceremony and in many festive occasions in Orissa.