Sugar Free Meethi Chawal

Ingredients

1. A few saffron (kesar) strands
2. 1 1/4 cups long grained (basmati) rice
3. 2 tbsp ghee
4. 1 Stick cinnamon (dalchini)
5. 2 cloves (laung / lavang)
6. 4 cardamoms
7. 1 tbsp milk
8. 1 cup MorSweet sugar
9. 1/4 cup blanched and sliced almonds and pistachios

Method

1. Dry roast the saffron strands in a small pan for 10 seconds. Add the milk and keep aside.
2. Clean, wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
3. Put 2½ cups of water to boil.
4. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and rice and sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add the saffron mixture, Morsweet sugar and hot water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
7. Separate each grain of rice lightly with a fork.
8. Serve hot garnished with the mixed nuts.

Benefits of MorSweet sugar are

1.Low Glycemic Index
2. Fewer Calories and safe for all sugar controlled diets
3.No Bitter Aftertaste
4. Good for teeth and has dental benefits
5. Its natural and has no side-effects

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