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A traditional Punjabi sweet rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, rich jaggery, and aromatic whole spices. This comforting dessert is perfect for festive occasions or a cozy winter evening. Note: This recipe requires 30 minutes of passive soaking time for the rice.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Rice
Create the Jaggery Syrup
Sauté Aromatics and Nuts
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A traditional Punjabi sweet rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, rich jaggery, and aromatic whole spices. This comforting dessert is perfect for festive occasions or a cozy winter evening. Note: This recipe requires 30 minutes of passive soaking time for the rice.
This punjabi recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 894.26 calories per serving with 19.68g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert.
Cook the Sweet Rice
Rest and Serve
For a South Indian touch, add 2-3 tablespoons of freshly grated coconut or dry desiccated coconut along with the nuts.
Feel free to substitute almonds and cashews with pistachios or walnuts.
Follow steps 1-3 in an open pressure cooker. For step 4, add the rice, jaggery syrup, and water. Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally before opening and fluffing.
For a more floral aroma, add 1 teaspoon of rose water or a few drops of kewra essence after the rice is cooked, just before fluffing.
The combination of carbohydrates from basmati rice and simple sugars from jaggery offers a quick and effective source of energy, making it a satisfying and replenishing dessert.
This recipe includes ingredients like fennel seeds and ghee, which are known in Ayurveda to support digestion. Fennel seeds have carminative properties that can help reduce gas and bloating.
Unlike refined white sugar which provides empty calories, jaggery is unrefined and retains trace minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium, which are beneficial for overall health.
One serving of Gur ke Chawal contains approximately 310-350 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the exact ingredients used, such as the type of jaggery and the amount of ghee.
Gur ke Chawal is a traditional dessert and should be enjoyed as a treat. While jaggery is a less processed sweetener than white sugar and contains some minerals like iron, it is still a form of sugar. Ghee offers healthy fats in moderation. It's a source of quick energy but is high in carbohydrates and calories.
Mushy rice is usually caused by an incorrect rice-to-water ratio. Ensure you use exactly 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of total liquid. Other causes could be overcooking, not draining the soaked rice properly, or stirring the rice too much while it's cooking.
Yes, you can use brown rice, but you will need to adjust the recipe. Brown rice requires more water (about 1 cup rice to 2.5 cups liquid) and a much longer cooking time (around 40-45 minutes).
Yes, you can make it a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or milk to restore its moisture before serving.