ZARDA RICE RECIPE (MEETHE CHAWAL)

Learn how to make one of Pakistan’s most famous desserts: Zarda Rice!!

Zarda is a type of Pakistani / Indian sweet rice or as we sometimes call them meethe chawal.

water basmati rice yellow food color ghee cardamoms lavang sugar raisins assorted nuts

Ingredients

Zarda Rice

Yield

8 Servings

Type

Pakistani/Indian

Time

45 Minutes

COURSE

Dessert

1

In a large pot, bring the water to boil and then add the rice. Mix in the yellow food color if using.

Instructions

2

Cook until the rice is parboiled, about 3/4 cooked through.

3

Immediately strain the rice and set aside.

Now in the same pot (after draining the water), add the ghee.

4

Add the cardamom and clove, and let them roast for a minute or so, until fragrant.

5

Now add the sugar and water, and medium heat, gently stir until sugar has completely dissolved.

6

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