Step 1

Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, broken green cardamoms, cloves, 1.almonds, cashewnuts, ginger, fennel seeds and green chillies and sauté for till fragrant.

Step 2

Add onion and sauté till golden.

Step 3

Deseed and cut Washington Apples into small pieces, add to pan and mix. Add dried pomegranate seeds, chilli powder and salt, mix and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Add drained rice and mix. Increase heat, add 3 cups water, mix, cover and cook till rice is done.

Step 5

Add browned onion and mix well.

Step 6

Place 2-3 mint sprigs in a bowl and put some apple pulao.

Step 7

Serve hot garnished with a mint sprig and some browned onions.