Zarda

Description

Zarda is a simple yet delicious dish. It's made using basmati rice, spices, and a few other ingredients making it an easy, flavorful and exotic way to dress up any meal. Not only is it flavorful and aromatic, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few steps and ingredients, you can have this tasty dish ready in no time. Whether you're entertaining guests or just want to make something special for your family, Zarda is a great choice.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup ghee / clarified butter
• 8 cashew / kaju (halves)
• 5 almond/badam (chopped)
• 2 tsp raisins / kishmish
• 2 tsp dry coconut / kopra
• 2 pods of cardamom / elaichi
• 4 cloves / lavang
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp saffron / Kesar
• 1/4 tsp orange food colour (optional)
• 1/2 cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1/2 cup sugar

Direction

• 01Firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 8 cashew, 5 almond, 2 tsp raisins and 2 tsp dry coconut.
• 02Roast to golden brown on low flame and keep aside.
• 03In the remaining ghee add 2 pods of cardamom and 4 cloves.
• 04Add 1 cup water, 1/4 tsp saffron and 1/4 tsp orange food colour.
• 05Mix well making sure the colour is mixed well.
• 06Further, add 1 cup of soaked basmati rice (30 minutes) and mix well.
• 07Cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes.
• 08Mix gently, making sure the rice is half-cooked.