Zarda (arroz dulce)

Ingredientes

• 1⁄4 cup clarified butter
• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup dry fruits of your Choice
• 2 pods cardamom
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• Small bay leaf
• 1/2 cup water
• 1⁄4 tsp orange food colour, optional
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Method ---

2. 2

   In a large pan, add the rice, food coloring enough water to cover everything well. Bring everything to a boil.

3. 3

   In a seperate pan add clarified butter. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf.

4. 4

   Once they start splattering add the chopped nuts. Heat this on medium heat, stirring often to roast the nuts well.

5. 5

   Keep this roasting till they slightly change the color.

6. 6

   Once the rice is cooked 3/4, drain it in a colander.

7. 7

   Add rice, sugar and nuts. Mix well

8. 8

   Cover the pot and turn the heat to the lowest setting possible. Allow the Zarda to steam for 10 minutes.