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

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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 !

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