Traditional Goan Sakhar Bhat | Sweet Jaggery Rice Recipe

🌾 Sakhar Bhat – Goan Sweet Rice

A traditional Goan sweet dish, especially prepared during festive occasions. It is mildly sweet, infused with saffron and cardamom, and made richer with the crunch of cashew nuts and almonds.

🍽 Serves: 3 People

⏱ Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes

👩‍🍳 Recipe by: Puja Raghuvir Naik

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📝 Ingredients:

1. 1 cup Long Basmati Rice
2. 1 cup Sugar
3. A pinch of Saffron or a few drops of food color
4. 2–4 Cloves
5. A pinch of Cardamom powder
6. 2 tsp Pure Ghee
7. Cashew Nuts – a handful
8. Chopped Almonds (Badam) – a handful
9. Salt – to taste
10. Water – as required

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👩‍🍳 Method:

Wash and Dry Rice:

Wash the rice thoroughly. Spread it on a muslin cloth and let it dry completely.

Roast the Rice:

Heat ghee in a pan. Add the dried rice and roast it on medium flame for about 5 minutes. Do not let it brown.

Add cloves and saffron (or food color) and sauté for a few seconds.

Cook the Rice:

Add enough water to cook the rice. Sprinkle a pinch of cardamom powder and a little salt.

Cover and cook on low flame until all the water is absorbed.

Final Touch:

Add a little ghee to prevent sticking.

Mix in sugar, chopped almonds, and cashew nuts. Stir gently and cook for another 5 minutes until the sugar melts and blends with the rice.

Serve Hot:

Enjoy the warm, aromatic, and sweet Sakhar Bhat on special occasions or festivals.

Try this Sheera (Sooji Halwa) for another sweet treat perfect for pujas and festivals.

✅ Tips for Perfect Sakhar Bhat:

Use Aged Basmati Rice:

Long-grain aged basmati gives the best texture and aroma. It stays fluffy and doesn’t become sticky.

Dry Rice Thoroughly:

After washing, make sure the rice is completely dry before roasting. This helps it roast evenly and gives a nutty flavor.

Do Not Over-Brown the Rice:

Just lightly roast it in ghee until it gives off a light aroma—do not let it turn brown.

Saffron Boost:

If using saffron, soak it in a tablespoon of warm milk or water for 10 minutes before adding. This brings out the color and aroma.

Use Good-Quality Ghee:

Pure homemade or high-quality ghee enhances the taste and aroma of this sweet

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