Sweet Rice Recipe (Traditional Meethe Chawal)
Sweet rice, also known as traditional meethe chawal, is a fragrant and festive Indian treat made with long-grain basmati rice, sugar, ghee, and crunchy dry fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1.25 cups water
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp chopped cashews
- 1 tbsp chopped dry coconut
- 1 tbsp raisins
Instructions
- Rinse and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker with cardamom pods.
- When they start spluttering, add soaked rice to them.
- Then add all nuts and sugar to it.
- After that, add water and mix all the ingredients well.
- Cover the cooker lid and cook over high heat for two whistles, then turn off the flame.
- When the pressure drops, open the lid, fluff rice, and serve.
Notes
- Always soak rice for a few minutes before cooking to help the grains cook evenly.
- Avoid overcooking; cook rice until soft and tender.
- You can roast the nuts in ghee to add a delicious crunch.
- I add sugar to my taste; you can adjust it yourself.
- For a creamier and richer taste, you can use milk instead of water.