Kesariya Bhaat (Saffron Rice Dessert)

Name: Kesariya Bhaat (Saffron Rice Dessert)
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (about 200 grams); 1/2 cup sugar (about 100 grams); 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; A few saffron strands, as needed; as needed Chopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios),; Candied fruit (tutti frutti), as needed for garnish

Monika gupta @cook_17360217

Whether you're craving something sweet or making a dessert for an offering, rice is often the first choice in India. Sweet rice made with a few nuts and candied fruit is even more delicious. I made Kesariya Bhaat as an offering to Lord Jagannath.

Monika gupta @cook_17360217

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Ingredients

1 cupbasmati rice (about 200 grams)
1/2 cupsugar (about 100 grams)
1/2 teaspooncardamom powder
A fewsaffron strands, as needed
as neededChopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios),
Candied fruit (tutti frutti), as needed for garnish

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Steps

1

Rinse the basmati rice and soak it for 30 minutes.
2

In a pot, bring double the amount of water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and cook until done.
3

Once the rice is fully cooked, turn off the heat.
4

In a large pan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water (about 100 ml) to make a syrup. Add the cardamom powder, then mix in the cooked rice. Stir for 1 minute, then add the saffron strands and chopped nuts. Cover and let it sit.
5

Garnish with candied fruit and serve hot.