SWEET RICE (ZARDA)
This is a traditional Pakistani sweet dish, which is must for every occasion. It is easy to make and consists of simple ingredients rather than rich and calorie rich ingredients. Try substituting ricotta for the cream and varying the dry fruit and nuts.
Provided by Shazia Ahmed
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Pakistani
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the rice in a bowl with water to cover and soak one hour.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil with food color and half the cardamom pods. Stir in the rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet over low heat, cook remaining cardamom pods in oil 2 minutes. Stir in cooked, drained rice, and sugar. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream, raisins, walnuts, almonds and orange zest. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 87.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 50.4 g
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Basheer Younas
[email protected]I love the way this dish looks. It's so colorful and festive.
Bentley Aine
[email protected]This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before, and it was just as good the next day.
Joseph Sidari
[email protected]I served this dish with a dollop of yogurt, and it was the perfect finishing touch.
Bapono Henry Seuk
[email protected]I added some chopped nuts to the dish, and it gave it a nice crunch.
Lisa Gorge
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. It still turned out great!
Majedul Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a good way to get kids to eat more vegetables.
Collins Mmeywa
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Maish Mchelxea
[email protected]I had some trouble finding saffron, but I was able to find it at a specialty grocery store. It was definitely worth the effort, because the saffron gave the dish such a beautiful flavor.
Ismail Yunusa Ibrahim
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Osvaldo carlos Mataca
[email protected]I've never made zarda before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out so well, and my friends and family loved it.
Shehroz khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. I love the way the saffron and cardamom flavor the rice.
Lukani Madawili
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Julian Coy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful dish that was perfect for a special occasion.
sthabile mpofu
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of sweet rice dishes, but this one changed my mind. It was so flavorful and aromatic. I'll definitely be making it again.
Tamia Osborne
[email protected]This is the best zarda recipe I've ever tried. The saffron and cardamom give it such a beautiful flavor. I highly recommend it!
jane maingi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
connie abeyta
[email protected]This sweet rice dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.