Name: Zarda(saffron rice) recipe by safiya abdurrahman khan at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Basmati rice 1 cup; Sugar 1/2 cup; Ghee 2 Tbsp; Saffron 6 to 7 strands; Cloves 3; Cinnamon sticks 1 small; Green cardamom 2; Raisins 1 tbsp; Almonds 8 to 10 chopped; Cashew nut 8 to 10 chopped; Yellow food colour a pinch

ABOUT Zarda(saffron rice) RECIPE

Perfect recipe for any festive occasion.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Basmati rice 1 cup
Sugar 1/2 cup
Ghee 2 Tbsp
Saffron 6 to 7 strands
Cloves 3
Cinnamon sticks 1 small
Green cardamom 2
Raisins 1 tbsp
Almonds 8 to 10 chopped
Cashew nut 8 to 10 chopped
Yellow food colour a pinch

Instructions

Boil 1/2 glass of water with sugar and saffron strand and a pinch yellow colour for 3 minutes, keep aside
Heat ghee in heavy bottomed pan and add cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon stick.
Now add 11/2 cup of water in wok, when water boils soaked and drained rice and cook till 80 % done.
Add sugar syrup,Raisins,chopped nuts,
Cook on low flame covered with lid for few minutes or until done.
Garnish with nuts.

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