Meethi Chawal/Sweet rice/Zarda Recipe

Name: Meethi Chawal/sweet Rice/zarda Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Sabrina Yasmin

#Rice It is a very simple yet delicious sweet dish made of very few ingredients. A light and fragrant rice dish popular throughout Indian subcontinent.

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Ingredients for Meethi Chawal/Sweet rice/Zarda Recipe

1/4 cup Long grain basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon Ghee
1/2 A Few Cardamom Pods
1/4 Pieces bay leaf
1/4 Inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
0.06 cup Fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon Orange zest
0.06 cup Brown sugar
0.13 cup Assorted dry fruits and nuts
0.06 cup Khoya (dried milk)
0.06 teaspoon Saffron strands
1/4 A Pinch Salt
As Required For Ganishing Some dried Rose patels to garnish

Directions: Meethi Chawal/sweet Rice/zarda Recipe

STEP 1.Soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoon of warm water and set aside.
STEP 2.Wash basmati rice nicely and then soak them in plenty of water for at least 30 minutes.
STEP 3.Before starting cooking process, place all the ingredients in one place.
STEP 4.Place a large saucepan to high heat and add in sufficient water.
STEP 5.Also add in 2-3 cardamom, 3-4 cloves, a small piece of cinnamon and a bay leaf and 1 teaspoon of ghee.
STEP 6.Bring the water to rolling boil and then add in the soaked rice(drained).
STEP 7.When the rice is cooked about 90%, drain to a colander. Set aside.
STEP 8.Place a heavy bottomed pot to stove top and heat 2 tablespoon of ghee.
STEP 9.To the melted ghee, add in assorted nuts and fry for 2-3 minutes. I added chopped pistachios a little later as they are small in size.
STEP 10.Next add in brown sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice,saffron water and a pinch of salt. Stir well in medium heat until sugar melts.
STEP 11.Also add in orange zest and a pinch of turmeric.Mix well.
STEP 12.Next add in drained rice and mix everything in light hand.
STEP 13.Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
STEP 14.After 10 minutes, remove the lid and add in crumbled khoya. Cover and simmer further 5 minutes.
STEP 15.Remove from heat. Set aside for 5 minutes and then fluff the rice lightly.
STEP 16.Delicious and aromatic yellow coloured sweet rice/meethi chawal/zarda is ready now to enjoy. I sprinkled some dried rose patels for garnishing. It's completely optional to use.

Nutrition
value

464

calories per serving

16 g Fat15 g Protein65 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

Fat
16g
Protein
15g
Carbs
65g
Fiber
5g

MacroNutrients

Carbs
65g
Protein
15g
Fiber
5g

Fats

Fat
16g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
262mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
10mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
2mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
36mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
11mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
85mg
Manganese
1mg
Phosphorus
334mg
Selenium
8mcg
Zinc
2mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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Recipe By Sabrina Yasmin