Meetho Bhat with Royal® Chef’s Secret™ Extra Long Basmati Rice
Meetho Bhat combines Royal® Chef’s Secret Extra Long Basmati Rice with jaggery, saffron, and aromatic spices for a fragrant, sweet rice dish. Toasted nuts and raisins add a delightful crunch, making it a comforting traditional dessert to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Royal® Chef’s SecretTM Extra Long Basmati
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup cashews, almonds and pistachios
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 2 cups water
- 4-5 saffron strands
- ⅓ cup jaggery
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Preparation
- Wash and drain the rice, then set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add ghee.
- Once it’s melted add cinnamon, cardamom pods, nuts and raisins.
- Saute for 1 minute and then add the rinsed rice, water, saffron, jaggery and salt.
- Stir until all the jaggery has melted and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer on low heat and cover.
- Cook for 12 minutes and then set aside while covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and serve while warm.
