Basant Panchami celebrates the arrival of the Spring season and honours Goddess Saraswati. This year it will be celebrated on February 2nd. Let’s check out the recipe of Yellow Meethe Chawal to prepare this Basant Panchami. Tap to learn more!
Ingredients
Take one cup of basmati rice, two saffron strands, one teaspoon of milk, half a cup of sugar, half a teaspoon of turmeric powder, and ghee/oil for cooking.
What more do you need
Take four cardamoms, a one-inch cinnamon stick, two cloves, one-fourth cup of sliced almonds and pistachios, and two teaspoons of sultana raisins.
Washing
Take the basmati rice, clean it by washing them with water and soak them in enough water for 15-20 minutes
Saffron
Take a small pan, add saffron strands and dry roast them. Turn off the heat, add milk to it and stir it to mix.
Cinnamon Stick
Take a large saucepan and bring four cups of water to boil. Add the one-inch cinnamon stick and two cloves to the boiling water.
Add rice
Drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the boiling water. Cook until it is almost done, but not fully cooked. Drain the boiling water and keep the rice aside.
Cooking
Take a heavy-bottomed pan and add ghee to it. Add the leftover cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves to the pan and stir it until the aroma releases.
Add Everything
Add rice, sugar, saffron, dry fruits, raisins, turmeric, and one teaspoon of water and stir properly to combine everything.
Let it sit
Cover the pan with the lid, turn the heat low and let the rice simmer for 5-10 minutes until properly cooked.
Serve
Serve the tasty and delightful dish by garnishing almonds and pistachios on top of the rice.
Information Credits
This recipe is sourced from the trusted food website, Archana’s Kitchen. You can make alterations to this recipe as per your taste and preferences.