Tricolour Zarda or Sweet Rice

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ZMA

Tricolour Zarda or Sweet Rice

#cookpadindia Made in almost 3 colours resembling our National Flag, this one is my tribute to our Tricolour. Isn't it looking amazing! This is a traditional sweet rice enjoyed in many parts of India and Pakistan. I have made it with Basmati Rice. Though it can be made with Sona Masoori also. But the overall look and the texture will definitely differ. Use of toasted Dry fruits is also an important feature of this exotic recipe. It's made extensively all over India on many an important occasions and Festivals. One of the most loved sweet dish across the Country, this is an easier one too. And with enormous amount of dry fruits, it sure is a treat for the eyes.

Ingredient

Food ration :

5-6 servings

Cooking time :

25-30 minutes

2 cups

Basmati Rice

3 tbsp

Ghee

1 inch

Cinnamon stick

Cardamom pods

3-4

Cloves

3/4 cup

Sugar

2-3 tbsp

Almonds lightly fried

2-3 tbsp

Cashewnuts lightly fried

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Soak rice for 30 minutes. Cook until done. Keep it aside. See to it that the grains remain intact and not broken. The rice grains should be soft and yet firm and not mushy.

* Step 2

In a non-stick pot, heat ghee, add the whole masalas and raisins. Saute them for a minute. Add cooked rice and the sugar now. Cover and let it cook until the sugar mix and gives it a shiny gloss.

* Step 3

If using colour, then divide the rice as per the different colours, and then mix all after done. I have used dry food colour for this. You can use natural colours too.

* Step 4

If not using colour, just add a few strands of saffron to a little of milk and stir in. It gives a nice light yellowish orange shade. And it is the actual colour of this delightful dish.

* Step 5

Garnish with lots of dry fruits like Almonds Cashewnuts, Pistachios etc that are toasted or fried. However all these are optional. You can use even a single Dry fruit of your choice. Serve it hot or cold. Tastes equally yummy.

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