THE SAFFRON RICE CLOUD

(Our Play on Zarda / Sweet Rice)

THE SAFFRON RICE CLOUD

Ingredients: 250g Basmati rice, 150g Sugar, 100ml Water, 1 Cinnamon stick, 3 Cardamom pods, Saffron strands, 20g Almonds, 20g Raisins, 20g Pistachios...

Ingredients

  • 250g Basmati rice
  • 150g Sugar
  • 100ml Water
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 3 Cardamom pods
  • Saffron strands
  • 20g Almonds
  • 20g Raisins
  • 20g Pistachios

Cooking Method

  1. The Par-Boil Boil rice with saffron until 80% cooked; drain and set aside.
  2. The Syrup Melt ghee in a pot; sizzle whole spices and nuts, then add sugar and water to form a syrup.
  3. The Marriage Add the rice to the syrup; stir gently to coat every grain in the saffron cloud.
  4. The Steam Cover with a tight lid and steam on the lowest heat for 10 minutes.
  5. The Finish Top with a sprinkle of crushed nuts for a final fresh hit.

Cuisine: Indian

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