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Sweet rice

5 from 7 votes
Sweet rice is a traditional rice dish from India. Aromatic and festive, it makes a good treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: lunch ideas
Cuisine: Indian

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

Method
 

  1. Add warm milk to saffron strands and keep aside.
  2. Roast the cashewnuts along with cloves in a little ghee and keep aside.
  3. 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.
  4. When the rice is cooked,add  sugar and ghee to it , stir and allow to cook on low heat.
  5. Later, add cardamom powder and garnish with dry fruits.