Zarda

Zarda

Ingredients:

2 Cup Rice

1 1/2 Cup Sugar

8-10 Almonds (Cutted in long bars shape)

5-6 Cardamom (Choti Illaichi)

2 tbsp Cutted Coconut

7-8 Raisins ( Mewa)

1/4 cup Ghee or oil

1 tsp Yellow Food Colour

Method:

1.Soak rice for 2 hours.

2.Boil rice.While boiling add food colour to the water.

3.When the rice are half boiled,stain it from water.

4.Separately take a pan.Pour oil in it,fry cardamoms for 2-3 minutes.Add sugar and 1/4 cup water to make sheera.

5.Now add 3 cups of water.When it comes to a boil,add rice and cook it on high flame.

6.When excess water is evaporated,add almonds,raisins and coconut.Cover pan and give steam for 5-7 minutes.

7.Delicious Zarda is ready to serve.