Name: Muhammar (Bahrain Sweet Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, washed; 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 2 tablespoons rose water; 3 cardamom pods, cracked; 6 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup ghee or 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup sugar; melted butter, for serving

Recipe by threeovens

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This rice is an accompaniment to fish dishes in Bahrain. The rice is parboiled and then steamed.

Ready In:: 40mins
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ingredients

2 cups basmati rice, washed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons rose water
3 cardamom pods, cracked
6 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
¹⁄₄ cup ghee or 1/4 cup unsalted butter
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
melted butter, for serving

directions

In a bowl, combine saffron, cardamom pods, cloves, and rose water; let steep while preparing the remainder of this recipe.
In a saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil; stir in rice and parboil for 8 minutes then drain.
Stir sugar into the drained rice.
In a saucepan (use the same one), heat the ghee or butter, then add the sweetened rice; sprinkle the rose water mixture over the top.
Cover the rim of the saucepan with a cloth or use paper towels to form a tight seal when the lid is placed on the pan; steam over very low heat until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter and top with additional melted butter if desired.

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