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Punjabi meethe chawal has a creamier and rich taste of rice cooked along with sugar and ghee to make it soft and moist. Learn how to make meethe chawal recipe | Punjabi meethe chawal | sweet rice |

Meethe chawal is a traditional Punjabi dessert prepared and enjoyed during festivals like Baisaki, Basant Panchami, Diwali, etc and also served on auspicious occasions like marriage.

Basmati rice and sugar syrup are the basic ingredients for meethe chawal, along with carefully chosen assortments of Indian spices like green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and kesar that makes it flavorful and aromatic. The dry fruits make this sweet rice it even tastier and gives it mouthwatering visual appeal.

Tips to make meethe chawal: 1. You can also add chironji nuts to make meethe chawal. 2. We suggest you to use basmati rice to make this recipe. 3. You can also add kewra water to enhance the taste. 4. Instead of fresh coconut you can also use dry coconut slices.

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Meethe Chawal ( Punjabi Khana)

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Meethe Chawal ( Punjabi Khana) recipe - How to make Meethe Chawal ( Punjabi Khana)

Soaking Time:  30 minutes   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 servings
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Method
For meethe chawal

    For meethe chawal
  1. To make meethe chawal, clean, wash and soak the basmati rice in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain well and keep aside.
  2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamoms, almonds, cashew nuts, raisins and coconut slices.
  3. Sauté on slow flame for a minute, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add soaked rice, sugar, saffron, orange food colour and 2 cups of water.
  5. Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  7. Serve meethe chawal hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy450 cal
Protein4.1 g
Carbohydrates82 g
Fiber2.1 g
Fat11.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2.6 mg
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what is meethe chawal made of?

    what is meethe chawal made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making meethe chawal.

how to make meethe chawal

    how to make meethe chawal
  1. To make meethe chawal, take 1½ cups of long grain rice (basmati chawal) in a deep bowl.
  2. Clean, wash and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain well and keep aside.
  4. Heat 4 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
  5. Add 3 cloves (laung / lavang).
  6. Add 4 black peppercorns (kalimirch).
  7. Add 2 inch cinnamon (dalchini).
  8. Add 4 cardamoms.
  9. Add 2 tbsp sliced almonds (badam).
  10. Add 2 tbsp cashew nut (kaju) halves.
  11. Add 1 tbsp raisins (kismis).
  12. Add 8 to 10 sliced fresh coconut.
  13. Sauté on slow flame for a minute, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Add the soaked rice.
  15. Add 1½ cups sugar.
  16. Add a few saffron strands.
  17. Add ¼ tsp orange food colour.
  18. Add 2 cups of water.
  19. Add a pinch of salt.
  20. Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.   
  21. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  22. Serve meethe chawal hot.

tips to make meethe chawal

    tips to make meethe chawal
  1. You can also add chironji nuts to make meethe chawal.
  2. We suggest you to use basmati rice to make this recipe.
  3. You can also add kewra water to enhance the taste.
  4. Instead of fresh coconut you can also use dry coconut slices.

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16 Feb 22 02:54 PM
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