The famous super delicious Iranian dessert called Sholleh Zard

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric provides color without the high cost of saffron.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note at a lower price.

slivered almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

golden raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: regular raisins

Regular raisins are more common and less costly.

Pour the rice in a bowl and wash it.

Add some water to it and add rose water, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Pour the rice in a pot with 4 cups of water.

Bring to boil on high heat.

Remove the foam.

Let it cook about 1 hour on medium heat until it becomes tender, stirring occasionally.

Add sugar.

Add moist almonds, saffron, and salt.

After 5 minutes, add the butter.

Decorate with cinnamon before serving.

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