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KANIKA



Kanika is Sweet Pulao of Odisha traditional rice dish. And a part of Chappan Bhog which served to Lord Jagannath at Puri Temple.

This sweet rice specially prepared for Goddess Mahalaxmi on Margasira month.

Kanika means Gold ; the rice as much a feast for the eyes as it is a treat for the palate. The turmeric transforms the rice from white to a vibrant yellow gold and shine comes from the ghee and kiss-miss,nuts play the role of gemstones.
This is totally fragrant rice with mild sweetness and the whole spices,desi ghee and use of nuts  makes this recipe a very exceptionally high quality of recipe.


Recipe....

 Ingredients

Rice – 2 cups
Sugar 1cup
Greated coconut 1/2 cup
Almond- 10
Raisins- 10
Cashews- 10
Ghee- 4 tbsp
Cloves 4
Cinnamon 2" stick 1
Bay leaves  2
Anise flower 3
A pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste 




 Preparations:


Heat water in a deep non stick pan. (2 cups rice to 4 cups of water is enough for fluffy rice.) When hot Add all whole spices to it  add rice ,salt , greated coconut and turmeric powder ; stir cover and cook till done.

Take another pan fry all dry fruits till they turn light brown. Add this to cooked rice. 
Add hot desi ghee all over rice and stir well .
Kanika is ready to serve.

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