Bring the deliciousness of Zarda to your table! Let us show you how with our simple and mouth- watering recipe from Valency Agro. Let the aroma of cardamom, saffron, and rose petals fill your home with warmth and laughter. Our recipe is easy to follow, so you can enjoy this traditional delight with friends and family any time you want!
Let's know its quick recipe:
Ingredients to include:
- ¼ cup ghee / clarified butter
- 8 cashew
- 5 Chopped Almonds
- 2 tsp raisins
- 2 tsp dry coconut
- 2 pods cardamom/elaichi
- 4 cloves / lavang
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp saffron / Kesar
- ¼ tsp orange food color (optional)
- ½ cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
- ½ cup sugar
Steps to prepare for Zarda :
- First, toast 8 cashews, 5 almonds, 2 tablespoons of raisins, and 2 tablespoons of dry coconut in a large kadai with 2 tbsp of ghee.
- On a low flame, roast until golden brown and set aside.
- Include 2 cardamom pods and 4 cloves in the remaining ghee.
- Also include 1/4 tsp. saffron, 1/4 tsp. orange food coloring, and 1 cup of water.
- Make sure to thoroughly combine the color.
- Add 1 cup of basmati rice that has been soaked for 30 minutes.
- 10 minutes of cooking with a cover over a medium flame.
- Make sure the rice is half cooked and gently combine.
- Add 12 cups of sugar, 2 tbsp ghee, and the roasted dry fruits after that.
- Mix gently, ensuring that the sugar melts.
- Five minutes of simmering undercover.
- Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Cook the rice all the way through. likewise, avoid overcooking to prevent mushy rice.
- Serve the hot zarda pulao or meethe chawal garnished with a few chopped nuts.
