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Zarda (زردہ)

Sweet saffron rice with nuts and cardamom - a celebration essential.

Easy⏱️ 45 mins🍽️ 10

🥄 Mga Sangkap

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup ghee
  • 1 tsp yellow food color (or saffron)
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • ¼ cup almonds, sliced
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup mixed candied fruits
  • 2 tbsp khoya (optional)
  • Silver leaf for garnish

📝 Mga Tagubilin

  1. 1

    Soak rice for 30 minutes, then boil until 80% done. Drain.

  2. 2

    Make sugar syrup with 1 cup water and color.

  3. 3

    In large pan, heat ghee. Add rice and sugar syrup.

  4. 4

    Add cardamom and half the nuts.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low heat 15-20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Gently fluff rice, add remaining nuts and candied fruits.

  7. 7

    Add crumbled khoya if using.

  8. 8

    Garnish with silver leaf and serve warm.

💡 Mga Pro Tips

  • Don't overcook the rice initially - it will finish cooking in the syrup
  • Handle gently to keep rice grains intact
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Oras ng Paghahanda
15 mins
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Oras ng Pagluluto
30 mins
Kabuuang Oras
45 mins

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