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biranj

Biranj recipe

It is traditional sweet pulao, prepared traditionally in Gujarati households with Basmati rice and Chana dal.
Course one pot meal
Cuisine Indian, Rice dishes, sweet dishes
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2 persons
Author Pallavi Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1/2 cup Chana Dal
  • 11/2 cups Sugar
  • Saffron
  • Cardamom Powder
  • Raisins
  • Almonds
  • 4 tablespoon Ghee
  • Cloves and Cinnamon

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Wash the Rice.
  2. Drain the water and dry it on a cloth.
  3. Soak Chana Dal for 2-3 hours.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons Ghee in a pan add 2 Cloves and a piece of Cinnamon.
  5. Roast the Rice and Chana Dal
  6. Add enough warm water for the Rice to cook.
  7. Add Saffron and Raisins Cook the Rice & Chana Dal.
  8. Spread Sugar on the cooked Rice Cover and cook.
  9. When the Sugar starts dissolving, gently stir it in.
  10. Put the vessel containing rice on a tava and leave the flame on till a syrup is formed.
  11. Then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of Ghee and Cardamom.
  12. Garnish with slivered Almonds Serve hot.