Tayri
(Sweet Rice) Serves:5 Cooking time: 30-40
mins
|
Amount |
Ingredients |
|
250
gms |
basmati
rice (preferably) |
|
150
gms |
sugar |
|
8 |
green
cardamoms(powdered) |
|
1
tsp |
Orange
colouring |
|
8-10 |
Cashewnuts |
|
8-10 |
almonds |
|
2
tsp |
ghee |
|
Approx
20 strands |
(varak) |
|
sufficient
|
water
for cooking the rice |
Method:
1) Wash and soak the rice
in sufficient water for 20 minutes.
2) Par boil the rice and
then drain out the water completely.
3) Dissolve the saffron strands
in 1 tablespoon of water and add it
to the rice along with the sugar, orange colour
and powdered cardamoms.
4) Mix well. Cook on a low
fire for around 5-7 minutes.
5) Then keep the vessel on
a preheated tava and let simmer for 5
minutes.
6) Heat the ghee and add
it to the rice.
7) Garnish with chopped cashewnuts
and almonds. Decorate with
varak (beaten silver).
You can serve it with the great combination
of Sai bhaji and fried potatoes.
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