Let's face it- plain rice is no comparison to a great Rice Pilaf! And on that note- I present to you a fabulous Rice Pilaf. It's aromatic. it's well seasoned. It's littered with fresh brilliant res rose petals, plump dried fruits and toasty nuts. How to make Fruit and nut red rose pilaf Ingredients 1. Two cups white rice (preferably long grain) 2. Two teaspoons of Pure Ghee 3. 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews and pistachios) 4. 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 5. Petals of 2 red roses 6. 1 teaspoon rose water Spices 1. 4 cloves 2. 2'' sticks of cinnamon (about 4 of these) 3. 4 cardamoms 4. 1/4th teaspoon ground pepper Method Heat ghee in a large skillet and throw in all the whole spices- cloves, cinnamon and cardamom). Lower the flame and add the half of the rose petals, fruits and nuts. Toast lightly. In a separate pan heat 3 cups of water . Bring it to a boil and add this water to the skillet. Add the washed rice. stir in the salt and cook covered over medium flame for about 20 mins. Rose petal rice pilaf is ready. Serve hot garnished with fresh rose petals. Note you can chew the rose petals and they taste divine in this rice. This rice pilaf is perfect for a Valentine dinner, Eid lunch as well as for Christmas and Thanksgiving parties.