Himachali Meetha Chawal (Sweet Rice from Himachal)

Name: Himachali Meetha Chawal (Sweet Rice from Himachal)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (about 200 grams); 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) (about 50 grams); 12-13 saffron strands; 1/4 cup cashews and raisins (about 35 grams); 1/2 teaspoon fennel powder; 3-4 green cardamom pods, crushed; 3 tablespoons ghee (about 45 grams)

Shital Dolasia @recipesbyshital

Rajkot,Gujarat

Meetha Chawal is a traditional sweet dish from Himachal Pradesh. 'Dham' refers to a midday meal. Whether it's a wedding or any festival, Meetha Chawal is served at the beginning or end of the 'Dham'. These sweet rice are made with raisins and other dried fruits, and their taste is simply delicious.

Shital Dolasia @recipesbyshital

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Ingredients

30 + 20 minutes

Serves 2 servings

1 cupbasmati rice (about 200 grams)
1/4 cupsugar (adjust to taste) (about 50 grams)
12-13saffron strands
1/4 cupcashews and raisins (about 35 grams)
1/2 teaspoonfennel powder
3-4green cardamom pods, crushed
3 tablespoonsghee (about 45 grams)

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Steps

30 + 20 minutes

1

Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
2

In a large pot, heat 3 to 3 1/2 cups water (about 700-800 ml). Add the rice and let it boil. Cook the rice until about 90% done. Then drain the rice. Pour a little cold water over the rice to stop the cooking process and keep the grains separate.
3

Let the rice cool completely. Then mix in the fennel powder, saffron, cashews, raisins, crushed cardamom, and sugar.
4

Heat the ghee in a large pan. Add the prepared rice mixture. Gently stir the rice on low heat so the grains don't break. The sugar will slowly melt and the saffron will release its color. After 5 to 7 minutes, turn off the heat. Your Himachali Meetha Chawal is ready to serve.