Zarda ( Sweet Rice)

Zarda ( Sweet Rice) Ingredients

1⁄4 cup clarified butter1 cup basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes1/2 cup dry fruits of your Choice2 pods cardamom1 small cinnamon stick3 clovesSmall bay leaf1/2 cup water1⁄4 tsp orange food colour, optional1⁄2 cup sugar

Method

In a large pan, add the rice, food coloring enough water to cover everything well. Bring everything to a boil.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.Once the rice is cooked 3/4, drain it in a colander.Add rice, sugar and nuts. Mix wellCover the pot and turn the heat to the lowest setting possible. Allow the Zarda to steam for 10 minutes.