ZARDA RICE RECIPE (MEETHE CHAWAL)

Zarda Rice A.K.A. Meethe Chawal is the quintessential Pakistani/Indian dessert made of sweet and fragrant yellow basmati rice loaded with crunchy nuts and chewy raisins.

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It is an easy dish to enjoy as an everyday treat, but it can be fancied up to impress your guests on any occasion!

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Basmati rice Nuts Raisins Spices Ghee Sugar Water Yellow food color

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ZARDA RICE (MEETHE CHAWAL)

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Now in the same pot (after draining the water), add the ghee.

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Add the cardamom and clove, and let them roast for a minute or so, until fragrant.

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ZARDA RICE RECIPE (MEETHE CHAWAL)

Zarda Rice A.K.A. Meethe Chawal is the quintessential Pakistani/Indian dessert made of sweet and fragrant yellow basmati rice loaded with crunchy nuts and chewy raisins.

It is an easy dish to enjoy as an everyday treat, but it can be fancied up to impress your guests on any occasion!

Basmati rice Nuts Raisins Spices Ghee Sugar Water Yellow food color

Ingredients

ZARDA RICE (MEETHE CHAWAL)

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Instructions

In a large pot, bring the water to boil and then add the rice.

2

Mix in the yellow food color if using.

3

Cook until the rice is parboiled, about 3/4 cooked through.

4

Immediately strain the rice and set aside.

Now in the same pot (after draining the water), add the ghee.

5

Add the cardamom and clove, and let them roast for a minute or so, until fragrant.

6

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