Gujarati Biraj Recipe - Saffron Flavored Sweet Lentil Rice With Dry Fruits & Coconut

Step 1: To begin making the Gujarati Biraj Recipe, wash and soak the rice and dal in 3 cups of water for an hour

Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a small pan on medium heat; add the nuts and sauté them until well roasted

Step 3: Keep aside

Step 4: Heat 3 tablespoons ghee on medium heat; add the soaked rice and chana dal along with the water it was soaked in, cardamom powder, saffron and sugar

Step 5: Stir well, until the sugar is dissolved

Step 6: Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer until the rice and gram dal is cooked and the water is fully absorbed

Step 7: Once the water is fully absorbed and the rice and chana dal are cooked turn off the heat

Step 8: Allow the Biraj to rest for 15 minutes

Step 9: Finally stir in the freshly grated coconut, roasted nuts and raisins

Step 10: Serve the Gujarati Biraj along with hot Gujarati Kadhi and Desi Kala Chana Curry