Meethe Chawal | Zarda Pulav | Sweet Saffron Rice
A traditional sweet delicacy from North India, " Meethe Chawal " or " Zarda Pulav " is usually made using long grain Basmati Rice which are flavored with whole lot of aromatic spices and dried fruits & nuts. The dish normally makes for an integral part of all auspicious occasions and is essentially served during festive meals, pooja ceremonies and wedding functions. The " zard " or the yellow color is the distinguishing feature of these awesome delectable sweet rice and which is primarily imparted using strands of saffron. At my home, though this pulav is a favorite of all, it is still made quite rarely because of its high sugar and carbohydrate content. This time also, I prepared it after a gap of almost one year when we kept a small pooja at our home, inviting all friends and family. Needless to say, it came out really well and was loved by all the guests. If you too are organizing a festive treat or a pooja at your home, do try ou...