Zarda | Sweet Saffron Rice
Author: Nisha Vedi Pawar
Serves: 4-6
- How to Make Zarda | Sweet Saffron Rice: an aromatic traditional Indian dessert rice made with saffron, nuts and ghee.
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 9-10 saffron strands
- 3 tablespoon ghee
- 3 tablespoon milk; hot
- 1 inch stick cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon golden raisins
- 2 cups hot water
- In a small bowl add the hot milk and saffron strands, Set aside and allow it to bloom.
- Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- In a deep pan on medium heat, melt the ghee. Once melted add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods and rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the almonds, raisins, and pistachios and roast for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the saffron milk mixture, sugar and hot water, cover and let cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, add cardamom powder, cover again for 7-8 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
- Fluff the rice lightly with a fork.
- Garnish with more crushed pistachios and serve warm.
Recipe by Love Laugh Mirch at https://lovelaughmirch.com/zarda-sweet-saffron-rice/
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