Zarda | Sweet Saffron Rice
 
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How to Make Zarda | Sweet Saffron Rice: an aromatic traditional Indian dessert rice made with saffron, nuts and ghee.
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 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
Method
  1. In a small bowl add the hot milk and saffron strands, Set aside and allow it to bloom.
  2. Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the almonds, raisins, and pistachios and roast for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the saffron milk mixture, sugar and hot water, cover and let cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Uncover, add cardamom powder, cover again for 7-8 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
  7. Fluff the rice lightly with a fork.
  8. Garnish with more crushed pistachios and serve warm.
Recipe by Love Laugh Mirch at https://lovelaughmirch.com/zarda-sweet-saffron-rice/