For The Nawabi Paste

3/4 cup sliced onions

1 tbsp broken cashew nut (kaju)

1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)

2 tsp whole coriander (dhania) seeds

2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)

2 tsp aniseed (vilayati saunf)

2 tbsp freshly grated coconut

1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)

1 green chilli , roughly chopped

4 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces

2 clove (laung / lavang)

2 cardamom (elaichi)

salt to taste

For The Nawabi Curry

2 tbsp ghee

1/2 cup readymade tomato puree

2 tbsp fresh cream

2 tsp sugar

salt to taste

For The Shahi Pulao

3 1/2 cups soaked and cooked rice (chawal)

2 tbsp ghee

1 cardamom (elaichi)

1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)

1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam)

1 tbsp chopped cashew nut (kaju)

1 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)

2 tsp powdered sugar (optional)

2 tbsp finely chopped canned cherries

2 tbsp finely chopped canned pineapple

salt to taste

Other Ingredients

ghee for greasing

3 tbsp milk