Zarda (Sweet Rice) زردہ ~Dish Wish~

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Channel: Dish Wish · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Sweeten your day with this Zarda (Sweet Rice) Recipe! 

Ingredients:

- Rice: 2 cups (Sela Basmati Rice preferred for Zarda)

- Sugar - 3/4 cups

- Butter - 6 Tbsps

- Yellow Food Coloring - 1/2 Tsp (you can add more for darker yellow color)

- Khoya - 1 cup (see link below for my recipe video)

- Rose Water - 1/2 Tbsp or to taste (optional)

- Milk - 1 cup

- Nuts - Any nuts of your choice (pistachios, almonds, etc)

- Shredded Coconut - Approx. 3 Tbsps

- Green Cardamom - Approx. 6 pieces

- Cloves - Approx. 3 to 4 pieces

- Cinnamon Stick - Approx. 1 stick

- Orange Peel - 2 Tbsps (sliced)

- Khoya Garnishing Pearls - As desired for garnishing (optional - See link below for my Recipe). 

Khoya Garnishing Pearls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrQ44M7XfI

Homemade Khoya Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJlAE2H_s9w&t=48s

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