Khoya Zarda Recipe | Pakistani Traditional by Chef A.R. Jamali | Riwayati Pakwan | Masala TV

khoya

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories and provides a similar texture.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric is a healthier option with a similar color.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier while butter is more accessible.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while long-grain rice is more economical.

Add cloves and coloring to boiling water.

Add soaked basmati rice to the boiling water and boil until fully cooked.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cardamom pods.

Add khoya to the ghee and cook until it starts to brown slightly.

Add sugar to the khoya and mix until it melts without forming syrup.

Once the rice is fully boiled, drain the water and add the rice to the khoya mixture.

Mix well and add dry fruits and rose water (or kewra water) as needed.

Cover and let it steam on low heat for 5-7 minutes before serving.

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