Meethe Chawal (Sweet Rice)

This is my mom's recipe. Simply Yummy.....

Ingredients:

• Rice: 1 cup
• A pinch of saffron dipped in 2 tsp milk
• Yellow food colour- a pinch (optional)
• Sugar: 1/2 - 3/4 cup ( to taste)
• Ghee: 2 tbsp
• Green cardamom pwd: 1/2 tsp
• Dryfruits: Almonds, cashews, Raisins

Method:

1. Wash and soak rice in ample water for 10-15 mins. Drain the rice.
2. Heat ghee in pan. Add dry fruits and green cardamom pwd.
3. Add rice and 2 cups water. Take a boil at high flame.
4. Cover and cook rice on low flame.
5. When rice is 80% cooked, add sugar, saffron and yellow colour. Mix well.
6. Cover and cook for few more mins until done.
7. Serve hot.