Zarda (Pakistan-Sweet Rice)

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Zarda (Pakistan-Sweet Rice)

 

1 cup Basmati rice

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon turmeric

4 1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons ghee or butter or margarine

2 cinnamon sticks

cardamom

1/2 teaspoon rosewater essence (optional)

1/4 cup cottage cheese (optional)

1/4 cup cashews nuts, chopped

 

Bring 4 cups water to boil in a saucepan, add turneric. Add rice to boiling

water. Cook for 10 minutes or until rice is cooked. Drain rice in a colander.

Heat butter in a saucepan. Add water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cardamom and

cook for 3 minutes. Add cooked rice and rose water essence. Mix together and

bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cottage

cheese and nuts.

Serve hot or cold as a dessert.