Mulhammar

Description
Sweet rice

Ingredients

 * ¼ tsp saffron threads
 * 3 cardamom pods, cracked
 * 2 tablespoons rose water
 * 2 cups basmati rice
 * 6 cups of water
 * 1 tablespoon of salt
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * ¼ cup of ghee (butter may be substituted)

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl put saffron, rose water and the cardamom.
 * 2) Sort rice and wash until the water runs clear.
 * 3) In a large heavy pan boil the 6 cups of water.
 * 4) Stir in the salt and the rice.
 * 5) Return water to a boil, stirring occasionally.
 * 6) Boil uncovered for 8 minutes.
 * 7) Drain.
 * 8) Pour sugar onto the hot rice and mix well.
 * 9) Melt the ghee in the same pan the rice was cooked.
 * 10) Add the rice with sugar.
 * 11) Sprinkle the rose water and spices on top of the rice.
 * 12) Using the end of a wooden spoon, make 3 small holes in the rice.
 * 13) Cover the pan with a paper towel and place lid tightly on top.
 * 14) Cook over low heat about 20 minutes, until done.