Dessert Lovers Sweet Rice Recipe

Name: Dessert Lovers Sweet Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, soaked for 2 hours in; 4 drops pineapple essence; 4 cups water, to cook the rice; salt; 2 -3 cinnamon sticks; 1 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons ghee, melted; ½ cup warm water; 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring; ½ teaspoon cardamom powder; 4 -5 saffron strands; 1 tablespoon raisins; 1 tablespoon pistachios, sliced; 1 tablespoon almonds, blanched and thinly sliced; 4 -5 slices pineapple, for garnishing (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain basmati rice, soaked for 2 hours in
4 drops pineapple essence
4 cups water, to cook the rice
salt
2 -3 cinnamon sticks
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons ghee, melted
½ cup warm water
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
4 -5 saffron strands
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon pistachios, sliced
1 tablespoon almonds, blanched and thinly sliced
4 -5 slices pineapple, for garnishing (optional)

1
Pour 4 cups of water and 1/2 tsp.
2
of salt in a skillet.
3
Add cinnamon sticks.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Lower flame, add rice and stir well.
6
Parboil rice until half cooked.
7
Strain well.
8
Keep aside.
9
In a pot, heat ghee on medium flame.
10
Add raisins, pistachios and almonds.
11
Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
12
Add sugar, food colour, pineapple essence and warm water.
13
Stir until sugar dissolves.
14
Add saffron and 1/2 to 1 tsp.
15
of cardamom powder.
16
Mix in the strained rice.
17
Cover the pot with a lid.
18
Cook on simmer for 10-15 minutes(your kitchen will smell wonderful while this is cooking!)
19
or until the rice is dry and fluffy, stirring every 5 minutes so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
20
Transfer to a serving tray.
21
Garnish with pineapple slices, if desired and serve.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, soaked for 2 hours in, 4 drops pineapple essence, 4 cups water, to cook the rice, salt, and more.

Yes, Dessert Lovers Sweet Rice falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Dessert Lovers Sweet Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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