Meethe Chawal Serves 4

Meethe Chawal or ‘Sweet Rice’ is a dessert prepared and enjoyed during celebrations. With fragrant flavours and full of fruits and nuts, this is a must try recipe.

Ingredients:

1. 5 ½ tbsp of Khanum Pure Ghee
2. 2 Khanum Caradamom Pods
3. 8 Cashew halved
4. 5 Almonds Chopped
5. 2 tsp Raisons
6. 2 tsp Dry Coconut
7. 4 Cloves
8. ¼ tap Saffron
9. ¼ tsp Orange food colouring (optional)
10. 125g Golden Swan Long Grain Rice
11. 100g Sugar

Prep:

1. Soak Golden Swan Long Grain rice for 30 mins before cooking.

Method:

1. Add 2 tbsp of Khanum Ghee, Cashews, almonds, raisons and coconut to a large Wok or non-stick pan on a low heat until golden brown. Place in a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the remaining Khanum Ghee with the Khanum Cardamon pods and cloves. Add 250ml of water, saffron & food colouring (if using). Mix well.
3. Add the soaked Golden Swan rice to the pan and mix well. Cover and leave on a medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Mix the rice gently and add the sugar, 2 tbsp of Khanum Ghee until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Re-cover the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent burning the rice.
6. Serve with a few chopped nuts as a garnish.