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Punjabi Meethe Chawal (Sweet Rice from Punjab, India)

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

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Serve hot for a delicious unique Indian dessert you'll always remember!

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