Sweet Rice With Saffron And Nuts ( Zardah Pulao)

The Pepper Cook
June 24, 2020
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@thepeppercook

The word "zarda" is Persian for yellow, and this yellow rice gets its colour both from saffron as well as food colouring. Fragrant with the aroma of saffron, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom carried through by the buttery ghee, and rich with almonds and pistachios, this is an easy traditional favourite! One of the simplest Indian sweets to experiment with.

4 people
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 black cardamom
4 green cardamom
1 '' cinnamon stick
2-3 cloves
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons milk
a few strands of saffron
yellow food colouring ( optional )
10- 12 almonds ( soaked, peeled and sliced )
10-12 pistachios, ( sliced )
4 tablespoon ghee

Wash rice and soak for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Add saffron strands to milk and keep aside.

In a saucepan on high heat, place drained rice and add 2 cups water to the pan. Bring it to...


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Nutritions

Calories
9779

Sodium
67mg
2% DV

Fat
688g
1059% DV

Protein
263g
526% DV

Carbs
476g
162% DV

Fiber
144g
578% DV