Meethe Chawal Variously known as meethe chawal, kesar bhaat, zarda wale chawal, zafrani chawal – it is a sweet rice with saffron flavour This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe. By Sanjeev Kapoor 26 Mar 2021 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Tata Sampann Basmati Rice, Green cardamoms Cuisine Indian Course Mithais Prep Time 51-60 minutes Cook time 21-25 minutes Serve 4 Taste Sweet Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Ingredients list for Meethe Chawal 1 1/2 cups Tata Sampann Basmati Rice 4-5 Green cardamoms a pinch Salt 2 1/2 tablespoons Ghee 4-5 Cloves 1 inch Cinnamon 1/2 Star anise a large pi Saffron 10-12 + to garnish Cashewnuts chopped 10-12 + to garnish Almonds slivered 1/4 Dried coconut sliced 1 1/2 cups Sugar 1 tablespoon Screwpine water (kevda jal) a pinch Green cardamom powder 1/2 pinch Nutmeg powder 5-6 Pistachios blanched, peeled and slivered for garnish Method Take Tata Sampann Basmati Rice in a large bowl, wash it twice and soak it in sufficient water for 1 hour. Drain. Heat sufficient water in a deep pan, open out 1-2 green cardamoms pods and add to the water, add a pinch of salt, and mix well. Let the water come to a boil. Add the rice and mix well. Cook till the rice is almost cooked, drain and set aside. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cloves, open out the remaining green cardamoms pods and add to the pan. Add cinnamon stick and star anise, mix and sauté till fragrant. Add cooked rice, a large pinch of saffron, cashewnuts, almonds and coconut slices and mix gently so that the rice grains do not break. Add sugar, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Mix well gently and cook till the moisture is absorbed and the mixture is dry. Add screwpine water, green cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix gently. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with almonds, cashewnuts and pistachios and serve. #Almonds #Cashewnuts #Cloves #Ghee #Green cardamom powder #Green cardamoms #Nutmeg powder #Pistachios #Salt #Star anise #Sugar Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article