Kashmiri Fresh Fruit Rice

Ingredients

1 tbsp ghee
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1") piece cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cardamoms (elaichi)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1 cup mixed fresh fruit cubes (pineapple, oranges, pears, apples, guavas, etc.)
2 cups Steamed Rice
2 tbsp chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, cashewnuts, almonds, raisins, etc.)
2 tbsp rose water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 cup milk
salt to taste

Method

Heat the ghee in a pan, add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bayleaf and sauté for a few seconds.
Add the mixed fruits and sauté for another minute.
Add the rice, mixed nuts, rose water, sugar, cream, milk and salt. Mix well and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.