Kesar Zarda (sweet saffron rice )

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Kesar Zarda (sweet saffron rice )

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 2 cups basmati rice(soaked)


  • 3 to 4 cups water


  • 1 tspn haldi pwdr


  • 4 tbsp ghee


  • 1 pinch of yellow food color


  • 4-5 saffron strands soaked in warm water


  • 3-4 stick cloves


  • 2-3 whole elaichi


  • 6 - 8 tbsp sugar


  • 1 cup sliced mix dry fruits


  • 1 stick cinnamon

Directions

  • In a vessel boil water. Add haldi pwdr . Add the soaked rice once tbe water starts to boil. When 70% done strain in a colander & keep aside
  • Heat ghee in a vessel. Add cloves,elaichi,cinnamon. Let it crackle. Add sugar & mix well. Once the sugar melts add the rice . Also add the sliced dry fruits & yellow color.
  • Mix well & cover it. Cook on very low flame until the rice soaks up the sugar & its fluffy. Add the soaked saffron strands . Drizzle more ghee for more enhanced flavor
  • serve hot