Sakhar Bhaat / Kesari Bhaat

Sakhar bhaat (Sweetened Rice) is simple and delicious Maharashtrian food at its best. It can be prepared for any special occasions and festivals. A bit of saffron and clove elevates the humble rice to a new level!

Recipe Source :- Amma

Ingredients:-

2cups Basmati rice, washed and drained ( I used Sona Massouri which was available )
2 tbsp ghee
3 cups sugar
4-5 lavanga (cloves)
¼ tsp Elachi Powder (cardamom powder )
8-10 cashewnuts, halved
1/4 tsp kesar (saffron threads) or few drops orange color
10-12 raisins

Method:-

1) First Wash and cook the rice. Cook rice with enough water in pressure cooker .It should not be overcooked.
2) When the rice is cooked, gently spread it in a plate and let it cool.
3) Heat the ghee, when hot add the cloves and cook till the color of cloves starts changes (don't let them burn).

4) After that add Sugar and mix well for 2 mins. Then add the cooked rice when it is little bit warm only and mix well .

5) Add saffron / orange food color, cardamom powder, cashews.

6) Then cover and cook the rice for 7-8 mins on low heat.

7) When rice is fully cooked remove it in a flat plate.

8) Serve hot or chilled, garnished with the raisins and the nuts.

Note:- For 1 cup rice – 1 ¾ cup water.

I am sending this to Nag's 'Ravishing Rice' Event Which was originally started by Meeta.
This is also reaching Shanti's 'Sweet time' Event.