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Punjabi meethe chawal(rice)
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Cuisine
North Indian
Servings
2
people
Ingredients
1x
2x
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1
cup
Rice
washed and soaked in water
1
-
Sugar
1
cup
Milk
3
-
Saffron threads
or
1/4
tsp
Orange food colour
20
gm
Oil
Cashewnuts for garnishing
Raisins(Onakka munthiri) for garnishing
Instructions
Put saffron in a little warm milk and keep aside (if using).
Fry the rice in ghee/oil.
Cover the rice completely with milk and water.
:- For about 1 cup of milk, add 1/2 cup of water.
Add all the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on a low flame for 15 - 20 minutes.
When all the water is absorbed, remove from heat.
Garnish with cashews and raisins.
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