Add sweetness to your celebrations with Zarda pulao recipe

This dessert recipe is simple to make, and won't take too long.

By ET Online | Nov 09, 2020, 05.35 PM IST

Diwali got special with this Zarda recipe.

The pandemic may have restricted us to our houses, but it cannot dampen our Diwali spirit. Get the celebration started and treat your family to this delicious Zarda pulao.

The recipe is simple and will surely impress your family members. Add a unique twist to your festivities with this dessert recipes by Ahsan Ali Qureshi, Co-Founder, Cross Border Kitchens - an internet-driven food and beverage company.

Zarda Pulao

Preparation time: 35-40 mins
Serves: 3-4 person

Ingredients:
Basmati rice (soaked in water for 30mins) - 500 gms
Ghee: ¼ Cup

Cashew Nuts: 8 gms
Almond: 5 gms
Raisins: 2 tbls
Dry Coconuts: 2 tbls
Green Cardamom: 1 gms
Cloves: 1 gm
Water: 1 Cup
Saffron (soaked in water): 1 gm

Sugar: ½ Cup

Method:
- In a large vessel, heat 2 tbsp ghee, and roast 8 cashew, 5 almond, 2 tsp raisins and 2 tsp dry coconut

- Roast to golden brown on low flame and keep aside
- In the remaining ghee, add 2 pods cardamom and 4 cloves
- Then add 1 cup water & saffron. Mix well and make sure the saffron is mixed well
- Add 1 cup soaked basmati rice (30 minutes) and mix well
- Cover and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes. Mix gently till rice is half cooked
- Add ½ cup sugar, 2 tbsp ghee and roasted dry fruits
- Mix gently till sugar melts. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes
- Stir in between to prevent from burning
- Keep stirring until the rice is cooked. Do not overcook as the rice may turn mushy
- Serve zarda pulao hot, and garnish with few chopped nuts

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