#Rice
It is a very simple yet delicious sweet dish made of very few ingredients. A light and fragrant rice dish popular throughout Indian subcontinent.
STEP 1.Soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoon of warm water and set aside.
STEP 2.Wash basmati rice nicely and then soak them in plenty of water for at least 30 minutes.
STEP 3.Before starting cooking process, place all the ingredients in one place.
STEP 4.Place a large saucepan to high heat and add in sufficient water.
STEP 5.Also add in 2-3 cardamom, 3-4 cloves, a small piece of cinnamon and a bay leaf and 1 teaspoon of ghee.
STEP 6.Bring the water to rolling boil and then add in the soaked rice(drained).
STEP 7.When the rice is cooked about 90%, drain to a colander. Set aside.
STEP 8.Place a heavy bottomed pot to stove top and heat 2 tablespoon of ghee.
STEP 9.To the melted ghee, add in assorted nuts and fry for 2-3 minutes. I added chopped pistachios a little later as they are small in size.
STEP 10.Next add in brown sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice,saffron water and a pinch of salt. Stir well in medium heat until sugar melts.
STEP 11.Also add in orange zest and a pinch of turmeric.Mix well.
STEP 12.Next add in drained rice and mix everything in light hand.
STEP 13.Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
STEP 14.After 10 minutes, remove the lid and add in crumbled khoya. Cover and simmer further 5 minutes.
STEP 15.Remove from heat. Set aside for 5 minutes and then fluff the rice lightly.
STEP 16.Delicious and aromatic yellow coloured sweet rice/meethi chawal/zarda is ready now to enjoy. I sprinkled some dried rose patels for garnishing. It's completely optional to use.
Nutrition value
464
calories per serving
16 g Fat15 g Protein65 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
16 g Fat
15 g Protein
65 g Carbs
5 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
65 g
Protein
15 g
Fiber
5 g
Fats
Fat
16 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
262 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
10 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
36 mcg
Vitamin B12
1 mcg
Vitamin C
11 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
85 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
334 mg
Selenium
8 mcg
Zinc
2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
