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Zarda
A Pakistani festive sweet rice cooked with saffron, sugar, butter, dried fruit and nuts.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~318 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Saffron
- 4 Cardamom
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Almonds
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Pistachios
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Raisins
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Orange zest
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Bloom the saffron in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
- 3
Boil the rice in plenty of water for 7 minutes, leaving it firm.
7 min07:00 - 4
Fragrance the cardamom in butter for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the rice, sugar, saffron, raisins, and orange zest.
- 6
Cover and steam over low heat for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Serve hot or warm with almonds and pistachios.
💡 Tip: Do not boil the rice completely; it should stay firm so it lengthens in the sweet steam without breaking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve zarda as a festive dessert with almonds, pistachios, and plain tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Omega-3
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~318
kcal calories
5
g protein
58
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 72%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Zarda make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Zarda take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Zarda difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Zarda have?
Approximately 318 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 58g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Zarda contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Zarda belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Zarda need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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