Iranian dessert : Make the most delicious Iranian dessert with just 1 cup of rice 😍 | shole Zard

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

rosewater

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract provides a sweet aroma at a lower price.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and still provide crunch.

Soak 1 cup of rice for a few hours.

Combine soaked rice with 4 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil.

Stir until the rice is glazed.

When the water is reduced, add hot water until the rice is completely crushed.

Leave the lid of the pot half open to keep the gas clean.

Add 2 tablespoons of saffron, 1/2 cup rosewater, and 3 cups of sugar; let it boil.

Add cardamom and let it boil until ready.

Let it cool down a bit before decorating.

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