Zarda Pulao | ज़र्दा पुलाव | Sweet Rice | Chef Afraz | Modern Khansama | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

A saffron infused sweet rice dish made for special occasions. Sprinkled with nuts and dried fruits. A royal dessert indeed. ZARDA PULAO Ingredients A large pinch of saffron 2 cups Basmati rice washed soaked for 30 minutes and drained ¼ cup ghee 2-4 green cardamoms 1 inch cinnamon stick 10-12 cashew nuts 2 tbsps raisins 1½ cups sugar ½ tsp green cardamom powder Blanched peeled and slivered pistachios for garnish Silver warq for garnish Method 1. Heat ghee in a handi. Add green cardamoms cinnamon stick and sauté till fragrant. 2. Add cashew nuts and mix well. Cook till light golden. Add raisins mix and cook till they puff up. 3. Add the soaked Basmati rice and mix with light hand. Add saffron and mix. 4. Pour 3¾ cups water mix and cook till the mixture comes to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add sugar and mix with light hand till well combined. 5. Add green cardamom powder and mix. 6. Reduce the heat to low cover the handi with a lid and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or till the rice is cooked completely. Switch the heat off and allow the mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes. 7. Transfer into a serving bowl garnish with blanched pistachios and silver warq. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXf For more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com To get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signup Best cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQq Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoor Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor #SanjeevKapoor #zardapulao #sweetrice #meethechawal #Eidspecial #EditRecipe #ChefAfraz #ModernKhansama sanjeev kapoorsanjeev kapoor recipesanjeev kapoor recipeskhana khazanachef sanjeev kapoorkhana khazana recipesmasterchef sanjeev kapoorindian recipesrecipes of indiamaster chefhow to cookindian foodrecipesquick recipeseasy recipeszarda pulaozarda pulavsweet ricezarda pulao recipemeethe chawaleid recipeeid specialmodern khansamachef afrazroyal indian recipescelebration recipemughlai recipemughlai cuisine