Zarda

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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. Once they start splattering add the chopped nuts. Heat this on medium heat, stirring often to roast the nuts well. Keep this roasting till they slightly change the color.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add rice, sugar and nuts. Mix well

6. 6

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