Sweet Rice Recipe | South Indian

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Sweet rice is a traditional festive dish from India. Aromatic and delicious, it makes a good treat for many festivals. Celebrations and sweets go hand in hand. As this year comes to an end ,here is a sweet dish for you all. May the year ahead be filled with immense joy and prosperity. Wishing all my readers a joyous 2015!

Sweet rice, a  colourful, aromatic dish is commonly made in South India during festivals. It is a delicious treat and an easy  to prepare.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup ghee or clarified butter

Method:

  • Add warm milk to saffron strands and keep aside.
  • Roast the cashew nuts along with cloves in a little ghee and keep aside.
  • Take a thick bottomed vessel ,wash the rice ,add adequate quantity of water and allow to cook on a low flame. Put the saffron into it.
  • When the rice is cooked, add  sugar and ghee to it , stir and allow to cook on low heat.
  • Later, add cardamom powder and garnish with dry fruits.

Take a tip:

  • You can use cashew, almond and raisins.
  • Aromatic rice is not used in the preparation.
  • Use good quality saffron. To check if saffron is a good quality, soak it in milk and observe. A genuine saffron has a tail and filament. and a small quantity of it gives a good colour to the dish.
  • Alternatively, the dish can be made  with a sugar syrup. Cook the rice, prepare a single thread consistency sugar syrup and mix it.

 

Sweet rice

5 from 7 votes
Sweet rice is a traditional rice dish from India. Aromatic and festive, it makes a good treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: lunch ideas
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup ghee or clarified butter

Method
 

  1. Add warm milk to saffron strands and keep aside.
  2. Roast the cashewnuts along with cloves in a little ghee and keep aside.
  3. Take a thick bottomed vessel ,wash the rice ,add adequate quantity of water and allow to cook on a low flame. Put the saffron into it.
  4. When the rice is cooked,add  sugar and ghee to it , stir and allow to cook on low heat.
  5. Later, add cardamom powder and garnish with dry fruits.

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Comments

22 responses to “Sweet Rice Recipe | South Indian”

  1. Priya Vj Avatar

    5 stars
    I normally make this sweet rice during Navaratri or for Bhogi . The saffron adds so much to the flavor profile of the meetha chawal .

  2. Narmadha Avatar

    5 stars
    Delicious, sweet rice and I love the mild color of the dish with saffron. So simple and easy to make as well

  3. Archana Avatar
    Archana

    5 stars
    That sweet rice bowl looks yummy. It is perfect for any pooja or festive occasion.
    Will love some with mirchi bhaji on the side.

  4. Neha Pahilwani Avatar
    Neha Pahilwani

    I love this sweet rice. It is so similar to what we make. I have plans to serve this as a shot dessert. This weekend it is going to be a sweet rice for dessert.

  5. Sarika Gunjal (Spice Zone) Avatar

    5 stars
    Love the simplicity of this recipe. I love sweet rice and it is perfect for the upcoming festive season..

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