Zarda Sweet Rice Recipe

Steps To Prepare

• STEP 1.Use long-grained basmati rice for the dessert.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak 2 cups of rice in water for 1hr and wash it thoroughly.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, add 4 cups of water. Once it comes to boil then add the soaked rice. Cover it with a lid and let the rice cook.
• STEP 3.Add 4-6 tbsp oil, cook the rice by about 90% and drain the rice water.
• STEP 4.In the same saucepan, add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar, stir it till the sugar melts down.
• STEP 5.Now add 2 bay leaves, 5 green cardamoms and 3 cinnamon sticks. Give it the right amount of stir and add 4 tablespoons of ghee to the cooked rice.
• STEP 6.Mix the rice well with the sugar syrup. Keep mixing until it’s evenly spread.
• STEP 7.Now in a small cup of water, add the food colour and add it to the rice.
• STEP 8.Give it a good stir and cover it for 2 minutes. Stir it again so that the rice at the bottom doesn’t burn.
• STEP 9.Cover it for more than 2 mins and let it rest.

Storage And Serving Method

• STEP 1.Garnish with a few crushed nuts and serve hot.