Narali Bhat (Sweet)
August 29, 2013

A traditional Marathi sweet dish eaten during festivals.

Cuisine Maharashtrian
Course Desserts
Serves 3
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 45  minutes
  • Cuisine Maharashtrian
  • Course Desserts
  • Serves 3
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 45  minutes
Ingredients
rice (basmati)
1.5   cup
water
3   cup
ghee or clarified butter
4   tablespoon
sugar
3/4   cup
cloves
4-5  
green cardomom
4-5  
freshly grated coconut
1   cup
cashewnuts
10-12  
pistachios
8-10  
raisins
10-12  
cardamom powder
1   teaspoon
Instructions

1. Wash the rice and soak for 10 minutes. In a pan, heat ghee and add cloves and cardamom

2. Add rice to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. Add the grated coconut to it and saute for another 2 minutes

3. Add the water to the pan and let it cook for 7 to 8 minutes on medium flame

4. Add sugar to the cooked rice. Mix till the sugar gets thoroughly mixed with the rice. Cover the pan and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce the water.

5. Garnish with cashew nuts, raisins, pistachios and cardamom powder.