Prepare the Pulao:

• Cook 1 cup of pulao rice until it is just done, not overly cooked.

• Add orange food coloring and almonds to the cooked rice. Set aside.

Heat the Ghee:

• In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat.

• Add 2 bay leaves and 3 crushed cinnamon sticks to the pan.

• Let it simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavors into the ghee.

Prepare the Jorda Rice:

• Add 2 cups of sugar to the pan and stir until it dissolves.

• Add the colored jorda rice to the pan.

• Add 2 pinches of salt (be careful not to overdo the salt).

• Add 2 tablespoons of golden raisins.

Mix Gently:

• Mix the contents together gently to avoid mushing the rice.

• If there is too much liquid, drain some of it to achieve the desired consistency.

Optional Addition:

• If desired, add United King’s Angoori Chum Chum (drained from syrup) to the jorda and mix gently.

Serve:

• Serve the jorda warm, garnished with additional almonds if desired.