Punjabi Meethe Chawal (Sweet Rice from Punjab, India)

Name: Punjabi Meethe Chawal (Sweet Rice from Punjab, India)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 400 g basmati rice; 200 g sugar; 1 cup milk; 3 saffron threads; 25 g cashews; 10 g pistachios; 25 g raisins; 20 g ghee

Basmati rice, cashews and pistachios cooked in a pan and spiced with saffron for a Pakistani side dish. Finish with cashews and raisins.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Place saffron in a little warm milk and keep aside. Then, fry the rice in ghee. Cover the rice with milk and water completely.
2
Add all remaining ingredients. Cover. Cook on a low flame for 15-20 minutes. When all the water is absorbed, remove from heat and garnish with cashews and raisins.
20 min
3
Serve hot for a delicious unique Indian dessert you'll always remember!