Meethe Chawal Recipe is a sweet preparation of rice often served as dessert. There is a warmth of whole spice combined with rice flavors of saffron and cardamom. Meethe Chawal is a popular dessert in Northern province of India.
To begin making the Meethe Chawal Recipe (Zarda Pulao), first clean, wash and soak rice in enough water for 15 - 20 minutes. Next dry roast the saffron strands in a small pan for few seconds. Turn off the heat. Add milk and stir to combine. Keep aside.
12. Serve meethe chawal hot or warm. alternatively, you can spread zarda on a large plate and then serve. Garnish zarda rice with some cashews, raisins, almonds and pistachios while serving.
As per the folklore, it is considered a good omen, to combine rice with sugar, milk and serve as a sacred offering to the deity of the family. Meethe Chawal is one such popular festive Indian dessert. The dish has different regional names – mishti pulao, zarda, sweet rice, meetha pulao.