Mitha Bhaat

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	2 cups	Water
	1/2 cup	Sugar
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1/4 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	2 tablespoons	Raisin
	2 tablespoons	Cashew , nuts
	1/4 teaspoon	Saffron , strands
	—	Salt , pinch of

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the rice and set aside.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cashew nuts and raisins, and sauté until the cashews turn golden and the raisins puff up. Remove and set aside.
5. 5 In the same pan, add the soaked rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Add 2 cups of water, a pinch of salt, and saffron strands to the rice.
7. 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
8. 8 Once the rice is cooked, add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix gently.
9. 9 Cover and let it cook on low heat for another 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
10. 10 Garnish with the sautéed cashew nuts and raisins before serving.