Saturday, 18 April 2015

VAISAKHI SPECIAL - MEETHE CHAWAL

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Meethe Chawal
Meethe chawal is speciality of Punjab which is made on auspicious occasions like festivals and wedding and often served in gurdwaras too. It mainly consists of sugar syrup and basmati rice but the preparation method differs as compared to other rice base desserts. The yellow –orange colour fragrant rice is a bowl full of wonder. Dry fruits are added to it.even I made this dish as a first dish in kitchen after marriage.

Ingredients:-
1 cup of long grained basmati rice (soaked)
1/2 Turmeric powder
1 tsp. Elaichi powder
1 tbsp. ghee
¾ cup sugar
1.5 cup water
Few strands of saffron (soaked in milk)
10-15 almonds (sliced)

Method:-
  • Heat ghee in a wok and fry strained rice in it for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add sliced almonds in rice and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add water, sugar, saffron, haldi and elaichi powder.
  • let the water boil. Stir it in between.
  • Once water starts boiling, turn the flame low and cover the rice with a lid. Let it cook till water disappears and stir in between.
  • Garnish it with sliced almonds.



Tip: Dry roast saffron strands before soaking in milk to get extra aroma and colour.

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