Zarda Recipe ^^ By Village Handi Roti Cooking Channel

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with health benefits.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is healthier while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

Soak basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

Drain the soaked rice and set aside.

Boil water in a large pot and add the drained rice.

Cook the rice until tender, about 10-15 minutes, then drain.

In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat until melted.

Add cardamom, cinnamon, and nuts to the ghee, sautéing until fragrant.

Stir in sugar and milk, cooking until sugar dissolves completely.

Add the cooked rice to the ghee mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Pour in rose water and lemon juice for flavor.

Add saffron and food coloring, mixing until the rice is evenly colored.

Cover the pot and let it steam on low heat for 10 minutes.

Garnish with raisins and additional nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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