Make Meethe Chawal With This Traditional Step-Wise Guide
By Garima Johar
March 21, 2025
Tired of eating regular one-pot dishes like pulao and khichdi? Why don’t you try making meethe chawal for a hearty lunch or dinner? Try this traditional recipe and add a variety to your daily meals.
Ingredients
1.5 cups soaked rice 2.5 tablespoons ghee 1.5 cups sugar 1 cup chopped dry fruits 4 green cardamom 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick Pinch of saffron Salt to taste
Step 1
Boil the soaked rice in water, salt, and 2-3 green cardamoms.
Step 2
In a separate pan, add some ghee and cinnamon and heat till they sputter.
Step 3
Once aromatic, add rice, saffron, and chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, and raisins.
Step 4
After everything is mixed, add sugar and cook till it is caramelised.
Step 5
Keep stirring to coat the rice with sugar syrup.
Step 6
Garnish with some more chopped dry fruits and serve hot.
