Baisakhi spl Meethe Chawal बैसाखी में बनाएं सुनहरे मीठे चावल Zarda Rice/Pulao

Let's celebrate the 'Golden' time of the year, the time of harvest :) Recreating my special and most favourite recipe of Meethe Chawal/ Meethe Pulao with my special tips as always.

25 minutes
2-4
Indian
Baisakhi spl Meethe Chawal बैसाखी में बनाएं सुनहरे मीठे चावल Zarda Rice/Pulao Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Meethe Chawal

3 tbsp Ghee, घी

2 ½ cups Sella basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes) सेला बासमती चावल

7-8 no. Apricots, roughly chopped (optional) खुबानी

4 cups Water, पानी

1 tbsp Saffron water, केसर का पानी

1 cup Sugar, चीनी

3 no. Cloves, लौंग

2 no, Green cardamom, हरी इलायची

½ cup Water, पानी

Fried nuts, तले हुए मेवे

¾ cup Sugar, चीनी

Little water, पानी

 

For Frying Nuts

2 tbsp Ghee, घी

10-12 no. Pistachios, पिस्ता

10-12 no. Almonds, cut into halves, बादाम

¼ no. dry Coconut, sliced, सूखा नारियल

10-12 no. Cashew Nuts, काजू

¼ tsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ़

¼ tsp Black peppercorns, crushed, कुटी हुई काली मिर्च

 

For Garnish

Mint sprig, पुदीना पत्ता

Fried nuts, तले हुए मेवे

Process

For Meethe Chawal

  • In a small kadai or handi, add ghee, once it’s hot, add sella basmati rice and saute it for a minute.
  • Add apricots, water, saffron water, sugar, cloves, green cardamom, water and mix well.
  • Cover it with a lid and let it cook for 12-15 minutes on low flames or until cooked well.
  • Finish it with fried nuts, remaining sugar, little water and give it a good mix.
  • Transfer it to a serving bowl or dish, garnish it with mint sprig and fried nuts.
  • Serve hot.

 

For Frying Nuts

  • In a pan, add ghee, once its hot, add pistachios, almonds, dry coconut, cashew nuts and fry them until golden in colour.
  • Add fennel seeds, crushed black peppercorns and give it a good mix.
  • Turn off the flames and keep it aside for further use.

 

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