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Sweet rice

Sweet rice is a traditional rice dish from India. Aromatic and festive, it makes a good treat for any occasion.
Course lunch ideas
Cuisine Indian
Keyword festive sweets, good food india, south indian sweets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup ghee or clarified butter

Instructions

  • Add warm milk to saffron strands and keep aside.
  • Roast the cashewnuts along with cloves in a little ghee and keep aside.
  • Take a thick bottomed vessel ,wash the rice ,add adequate quantity of water and allow to cook on a low flame. Put the saffron into it.
  • When the rice is cooked,add  sugar and ghee to it , stir and allow to cook on low heat.
  • Later, add cardamom powder and garnish with dry fruits.