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Haryana Mithe Chawal Saffron Sweet Rice Celebration Haryana
Basmati rice cooked with saffron, sugar and ghee into a fragrant sweet rice — the Haryanvi celebration preparation made for festivals, births and weddings.
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Add drained soaked basmati rice. Toss in ghee 2 minutes to coat each grain.
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2
Heat 4 tbsp ghee in a heavy pot. Add crushed cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Fry 20 seconds until fragrant.
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3
Add 3 cups water and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir once.
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4
Reduce to the absolute lowest heat. Cover tightly.
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5
Cook 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
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6
Turn off heat. Pour saffron water over the rice without stirring. Cover again. Rest 5 minutes.
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7
Fluff gently. Fold in kewra water if using, fried cashews and raisins.
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8
The rice should be deep golden-yellow from saffron, each grain separate and fragrant.
🩺 Health Benefits
Energy Boosting
Sustained energy
Gut Health
Probiotics and fiber
Antioxidant Rich
Antioxidant-packed foods
Immunity Boost
Vitamins and minerals
⚡ Why this recipe is for Energy Boosting:
Complex carbs and nutrients for sustained energy
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