Mitha Bhat

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Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 cups	water
1 cup	jaggery
2 tablespoons	ghee
1/4 cup	mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, raisins)
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
—	saffron strands (a pinch)
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the mixed nuts and sauté until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same pan, add the drained rice and sauté for a couple of minutes until the rice is well coated with ghee.
5. 5 Add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to the rice. Bring it to a boil.
6. 6 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice cook until almost done, about 10-12 minutes.
7. 7 In a separate small pan, melt the jaggery with a little water until it forms a syrup. Strain to remove impurities.
8. 8 Once the rice is almost cooked, gently stir in the jaggery syrup, cardamom powder, and saffron strands.
9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat for another 5-7 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.
10. 10 Garnish with the sautéed nuts and serve warm.