Zarda (Meethe Chawal)

Method

Cook rice till almost done and leave in a colander to drain.

In a heavy based pan, heat the ghee and fry the raisins and the almonds and saute till they change colour a little.

Remove the nuts and keep aside and add the rice in the same ghee and mix well.

Grease the edge of the lid and line a rolled string of dough along it.

 Lower the heat, remove half the rice and sprinkle half the sugar, and then layer the rest of the rice and the rest of the sugar over it.

Put the lid on to seal and place the pan over a griddle (tawa) over low heat for about 1/2 an hour.

Break the seal and serve garnished with the raisins and the nuts.