Kesar Bhaat | Sakhar Bhaat | Meethe Chawal
a classic Indian rice dessert made with rice, saffron, gheeand sugar, perfect for festive occasions.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice
- few strands of saffron (kesar)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 12 to 15 cashew nuts
- ¼ cup raisins
- 5 to 6 cloves
- a pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp hot water
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- Soak a few strands of saffron in hot water and set them aside for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, take half a cup of rice, rinse it thoroughly, and soak it for 30 minutes.
- Next, heat a pan and add ghee.
- Add cashew nuts and roast them on low heat, add raisins androast them as well.
- Once done, remove the fried dry fruits and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add cloves and the soake drice, mixing gently.
- Pour in the saffron mixture and 1 cup of hot water.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is about 80% cooked.
- Now, add sugar, 3 tablespoons of hot water, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low heat for another 2 to3 minutes.
- Finally, stir in the fried cashews and raisins, along with a pinch of cardamom powder.
- Once the rice cools a bit, it will fluff up
- .Kesar Bhaat is ready to be served.