Ami’s Zarda

Zarda is a traditional sweet rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, often served as a dessert during special occasions and festivals.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Ami’s Zarda

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert, Dinner, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 pinch Saffron
• 5 whole Cardamom Pods
• 2 sliced Almonds
• 1 tablespoon Raisins
• 1 pinch Orange Food Color

Instructions

1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked rice. Cook until the rice is 70% cooked.
3. Drain the rice and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cardamom pods. Cook for a minute.
5. Add the drained rice to the pan and mix well.
6. Add sugar, saffron, almonds, raisins, and orange food color. Mix gently.
7. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.