Zarda Pulao : A Sweet Flavoured Rice

Zarda Pulao : A Sweet Flavoured Rice

  • Prep Time
    15 minutes
  • Cook Time
    15 minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Intermediate

If you are a person who likes everything sweet then this recipe will be loved by you. It is  a recipe of  ‘Zarda Pulao’ which is basically a sweetened rice flavoured with saffron, cardamon- nutmeg powder and nuts. It tastes delicious. Try this simple recipe today and you will love it 🙂

Try the Pulao with Boondi Raita or Spinach Raita for a wholesome meal

Current Recipe Rating

(4.5 / 5)

3 ratings

  • Recipe
  • Text size

Ingredients

  • Basmati rice : 1 cup
  • Sugar : 1 cup
  • Ghee : 2 tablespoon
  • Milk : 1 cup
  • Chopped nuts (cashew nuts, almonds, pista), raisins : 2 tablespoon
  • Cardamom powder : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Nutmeg powder : 1 pinch
  • Water : 1/2 cup
  • Saffron strands : 10-15 (soaked in water for sometime)

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts, raisins and saute them.
  3. Add the soaked basmati rice to this and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Add milk and water to the rice, soaked saffron strands, sugar, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder to it. Mix it thoroughly.
  5. When it starts to boil close the lid and take one whistle. Turn off the flame.
  6. Let half the steam pass by manually lifting the whistle ( so as to avoid over cooking).
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with nuts.
  8. Yummy Zarda Pulao is ready. Enjoy having it !

Rate this recipe

Thank you for rating!

3 People Rated This Recipe

Average Rating

(4.5 / 5)
No comments yet.

Leave a Reply

About Chef

Vijay Haldiya

Passionate about cooking!! Believes that the best way to live life is to live your passion daily!

Read more about this chef...

Related Recipes

  • Servings : 12
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
Instant Lemon Chutney | Nimbu Ki Chutney Recipe
Instant Lemon Chutney | Nimbu Ki Chutney
  • Servings : 2 to 3
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
Tawa Tamatar Chutney | Tomato Chutney
Tawa Tamatar Chutney | Tomato Chutney
  • Servings : 1 to 2
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
Malai Pyaaz Paneer Sandwich Recipe
Malai Pyaaz Paneer Sandwich
  • Servings : 2 to 3
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
Palak Paneer Pakoda Recipe
Palak Paneer Pakoda
  • Servings : 8
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
Instant Amla Achar | Amla Ka Achar Recipe
Instant Amla Achar | Amla Ka Achar
  • Servings : 6 to 8
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
How To Make Curd In Winters | Homemade Dahi Recipe
How To Make Curd In Winters | Homemade Dahi
  • Servings : 2 to 3
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
Pani Wali Chana Chaat | Pani Wali Chaat In Glass Recipe
Pani Wali Chatpati Chana Chaat | Pani Wali Chaat In Glass
  • Servings : 1 to 2
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
Bun Dosa Recipe
Bun Dosa
  • Servings : 1 to 2
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
Stuffed Cheesy Onion Bread Pakoda Recipe
Stuffed Cheesy Onion Bread Pakoda
  • Servings : 4 to 5
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
Soya Chunks Biryani In Pressure Cooker Recipe
Soya Chunks Biryani In Pressure Cooker
  • Servings : 2 to 3
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
Lauki Ki Tikki Recipe
Lauki Ki Tikki
  • Servings : 5 to 7
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
3 Types Of Winter Special Raita Recipe
3 Types Of Winter Special Raita