Mithe Chawal (Zarda Pulao)

#Mithai August brings the opportunity of growing closer and letting go off all inhibitions. With Eid and Rakhi around the corner, the feeling of brotherhood is more prevalent. One such metaphor is the dish Mithe Chawal (Zarda Pulao) . While it is used in The Hindu culture to celebrate Rakshabandhan, the Muslims have it as a traditional dish to celebrate Eid. Even though the name and people differ, the recipe and the sentiment remains constant.
Mithe Chawal (Zarda Pulao)
#Mithai August brings the opportunity of growing closer and letting go off all inhibitions. With Eid and Rakhi around the corner, the feeling of brotherhood is more prevalent. One such metaphor is the dish Mithe Chawal (Zarda Pulao) . While it is used in The Hindu culture to celebrate Rakshabandhan, the Muslims have it as a traditional dish to celebrate Eid. Even though the name and people differ, the recipe and the sentiment remains constant.
Steps
- 1
In a pan boil 4 - 5 cups of water, add 2 green cardamom and cloves and a pinch of salt
- 2
Once water starts boiling add rice to this. Cook rice till it is 80 to 85 present cooked
- 3
With the help of strainer remove the excess water. Now keep this rice aside for 20 to 30 min
Now in a pan add desi ghee, once it is hot add all whole spices - 4
Now add Almonds to this and roast it for a minute or two. Add cashew nut or raisins
Let's add cooked rice to this. Toast it. Now add Saffron to it. Again toast it slowly so that the rice is not broken
Now add sugar to this and cover it with lid. Leave the rice covered for 2 to 3 minutes - 5
Open the lid, just slowly toss the rice. You can the see that the rice is nicely cooked. Again cover the rice and cook it for 2 minutes. Now close the gas and leave the rice in pan for 10 minutes with lid
Serve it hot. Before serving garnish it with Pistachio.. enjoy
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